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About the course

This is an intensive GCSE Maths course running full time over 2 weeks with exams in May / June 2025.

The induction date is Tuesday 22 April at which you will take a diagnostic test to confirm suitability for the course and be given some homework to do before the course starts on 28 April.  The course will run from 28 April to 12 May (excluding weekends) you will be expected to attend everyday.

 

This class is intensive and designed for someone who already has a L2 FS in Maths or has good basic Maths skills. Alternative options are GCSE Maths class starting in September 2025 running over 30 weeks and also 14 week Functional skills Maths classes.

 

 

Entry requirements

You will be required to take a diagnostic test at our induction on Tuesday 22 April to assess you have the basic Maths skills required for an intensive GCSE Maths course.

Qualifications

You will be taught AQA GCSE Maths Foundation level (1-5)

highest grade is 5 (equivalent to a grade B)

How will I be assessed?

GCSE Maths Exam dates for 2025:

Paper 1: Thursday 15 May (non calculator)

Paper 2: Wednesday 4 June 

Paper 3: Wednesday 11 June

Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)

The course will run at The University and Professional Development Centre on Western Way, Bury St Edmunds. 

How much will it cost?

The course is free if you :

do not already hold a grade C/5 or above @ GCSE in this subject and are a UK citizen living in the UK for the last 3 years or you have an eligible residency status (please ask us for further details)

Days & times

Starting 28/04/2025
Monday 09:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30
Thursday 09:00 - 16:30
Friday 09:00 - 16:30


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