GCSE English Language

We offer the following GCSEs: English Language, English Literature, Welsh (Second Language), Mathematics, Mathematics-Numeracy, Biology

Locations: Abergele, Llangefni, Rhos on Sea, Rhyl, online.

Please note that not all GCSEs are offered at every campus. Please check the website for more details.

The time and location of the part-time GCSE courses will be available on the website (May/June each year)

The total cost is £120. Tuition fee is £80, the exam fee is £40.

You may be eligible for a concession.

Please visit the Fees and Concessions page for more information

All part-time GCSE courses are applied for through the website.

For face-to-face classes you will pay on the first session in September. For online classes, you will be contacted by someone from the college to make a secure payment over the phone.

If you are home-schooled and not in statutory education, you can attend GCSE classes at college. You will need to have an appropriate chaperone with you at each lesson. Fees are charged at the usual college rates.

Before you enrol, we suggest your parents contact Learner Services for more information.

Yes. If you have a grade D, we will enrol you onto the appropriate GCSE resit. If your grade is below a grade D, we will enrol you onto an appropriate Essential Skills program to help you develop the necessary skills to be able to access the GCSE in the future.

If you have a grade C or above but would like to improve on this you will have the opportunity to do so.

Our tutors can quickly assess if they think you may struggle with the GCSE content. If this is the case, they will discuss this with you and will signpost you to a more appropriate Maths course. This will help you to develop your skills before returning to the GCSE in the future.

The intermediate paper will allow you to achieve a grade E to B.

If your tutor feels you have the potential to achieve higher than a grade B, they will discuss the opportunity of entering you for the higher tier paper.

GCSE Mathematics-Numeracy will assess the mathematics that you will need and use in everyday life and the world of work.

GCSE Mathematics will extend to aspects of mathematics needed for progression to scientific, technical or further mathematical study.

If you have a particular progression route in mind, you should check what their specific requirements may be.

E.g. only knowing the Welsh alphabet, basic words, days, months and numbers. Or is it advised you already have a good understanding of the language

A good understanding of basic Welsh is required. If in doubt, please contact us and we can arrange for you to have an informal chat with one of our tutors.

You will need access to a PC, laptop or chromebook and you will need a reliable internet connection. Your device needs to have a webcam, microphone and speaker to allow you to engage fully in the lesson.

No. This course requires practical elements to be completed and these are only available on campus.

Please contact Advice and Guidance to discuss your query further.

You will be contacted directly by your tutor who will advise you of all the information you need prior to starting the course. It is very important that we have your email address as this is how the tutor will send you the information that you need.

No, we do not accept external candidates for GCSEs. To be able to sit any GCSE exams at the college, you must enrol on the course.

At the start of your course, your tutor will ask you to tell them which campus you would like to sit the exam at. You will be able to choose the campus local to where you live. You can choose from: Bangor, Dolgellau, Glynllifon, Llangefni, Pwllheli, Rhos on Sea, Rhyl

Once a course is full, or the start date has passed, the course will be removed from the website.