English and maths

GCSE Maths (Evening)

Level 2 - GCSE

What is Level 2?

This is the equivalent to GCSE grades 9-4 / A*-C, O Level grades A- C or an Intermediate Apprenticeship.

GCSE Maths is an essential entry requirement for many jobs and courses nowadays, particularly if you want to work in science, teaching, health or social care.

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Level 2

This is the equivalent to GCSE grades 9-4 / A*-C, O Level grades A- C or an Intermediate Apprenticeship.

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Course description

This year-long course has been developed specifically to help you to develop your mathematics skills, but it also focuses on how to succeed in your exams to give you the best chance of passing.

You will be supported by expert staff to achieve your goals, working alongside other like-minded adult students who, like you, are motivated to succeed. It’s the perfect learning environment.

What can this course lead to?

GCSE qualifications are often a requirement to join study programmes at level 3, or for access to Higher Education. This qualification will also make you more competitive in the jobs market.

When does this start and end?

At the moment we have no available dates for this course. We are currently updating our offer for September 2025 so please keep checking back to make an application.

What are the entry requirements?

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a maths assessment. This will ensure we offer you the right level of course, helping you to achieve.
If you already have a Grade 3 (D) you will automatically be able to access this course; do make sure that you mention this on your application.

Most jobs require you to have Level 2 in English and Maths. These qualifications are important in jobs that are most employable in the South and West Yorkshire Regions such as Education and Health and Social Care sector.

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Great tutors for Maths, and all the staff are helpful and friendly.

Staying residential at Northern College gave me time to breathe. Most of the learning would come about when talking with others, over meals and our free time. Walking in the garden before breakfast is inspirational.

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