Overview

Looking to improve your GCSE Maths grade, but had a negative experience at school?

At West Notts, it’s not just a teacher stood at the front of the class talking for the whole session. We use relevant and age appropriate resources in interactive sessions that encourages discussion and development of understanding. Questions are supported to ensure misconceptions are addressed throughout the development of your maths skills for everyday life or your career.

We know learning is bespoke, and everyone’s journey is different. This course is for learners aged 19+ only and we make sure to keep the class sizes small and supportive, whilst creating a fun learning environment. To help accommodate the needs of our learners, we often create a hybrid way of working to allow you flexibility to work at college or at home to ensure that attendance remains high. Don’t worry – we don’t give out detentions.

Start dates and fees

If you have a GCSE at grade 3/D (or lower) in maths, the cost will be FREE.
If you have a GCSE at grade 4/C (or above) in maths, the cost will be £846.

The course fee can either be paid in full or in four instalments.

If you wish to pay in instalments, you will be required to pay 25% (£213.00) of the total fee on the day of enrolment and a Direct Debit mandate would then need to be completed to enable the college to collect a further three payments of £211.00 bi-monthly. The payments will be taken on the date you choose on the Direct Debit mandate form.

For more information on GCSE start dates, times and fees please contact us on our enquiries line 0808 100 3626 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

What will I study?

The course will follow the GCSE mathematics curriculum at foundation level with Educas examination board.

The course will cover the board topics of:

Number
Algebra
Measure, shape and space
Statistics
Problem solving.

There will be an option to take the higher paper and this will be based on continual assessment by your tutor.

How long is the course?

One year.

Entry requirements
- This course is for learners aged 19+ only
- For learners who have achieved a GCSE at grade 3/D (or lower) in maths and aiming to improve their grade.
- Before you can enrol onto this course, you will be invited to a welcome event and tasked at completing a computer-based assessment to assess your suitability onto this course.
Assessment
You will take two externally assessed examinations in summer:
Paper 1: Non-Calculator
Paper 2: Calculator
Each examination is 2 hours and 15 minutes and will be held at our Derby Road campus.
Careers
Funding options
You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.