Cardiff Academy GCSE Courses

Year 10 and 11 GCSE

Suitable for: Students currently in Year 9

Students from other schools transfer to Cardiff Academy for years 10 and 11 for a wide variety of different reasons. Common reasons include insufficient individual support because of large classes, disruption caused by classmates at school, bullying, dyslexia, lack of flexibility as regards subject combinations, lack of academic support for very bight students etc. Those who do make this decision rarely regret it. Almost always, they thrive and go on to achieve really excellent grades at GCSE. Most then return to take their A-Levels with us prior to going off to University. Some of the very best A-Level grades ever achieved by Cardiff Academy students have come from those who have spent both their GCSE and A-Level years with us.

Repeat GCSE

Suitable for: Students wishing to improve their GCSE grades in one year

A good set of GCSE grades is now essential as regards both employment and access to A-Level Courses. However, it has also become a vital element as regards University entry. For all kinds of reasons, many students fail to achieve their true potential at this first stage and then forever struggle to explain why. Those who come to Cardiff Academy under these circumstances do so because they wish to put these things right immediately.

Courses available

In years 10 and 11, students at Cardiff Academy follow a “Core Curriculum” consisting of the following six subjects;

Other subjects may be possible on request depending upon demand and teacher availability

Key Points:

Small class sizes [no more than eight students per class]
Expert teaching from subject specialists, most of who are also Examiners
High degree of individual academic and pastoral support
Regular exam-based testing and feedback
Expert, up-to-date advice and support as regards A-level subject combinations and careers

For further information regarding GCSE Courses or to arrange for an appointment please contact us by phone or e-mail.