Business Studies
Barton Court Grammar School - Kent
01227464600
Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH
Course summary

BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business provides a broad business education through applied learning. This qualification will prepare students for a range of higher education courses and jobs in the business sector. It will combine naturally with a broad range of other subjects to provide access to careers in accountancy, human resources, marketing and law. Through its applied approach, the BTEC Extended Certificate is a sought after qualification for access to higher and degree apprenticeships.

Entry requirements

Sixth Form entry requirements:To study 1 BTEC and 2/3 A Levels ? at least 6 grade 4 or above at GCSE including English and Mathematics and at least three grade 6 at GCSE.To study 2 BTECs (or double BTEC) and one or two A Levels & at least 5 grade 4 or above at GCSE including English and Mathematics and at least two grade 6 at GCSE. In addition, at least a GCSE grade 6 or BTEC level 2 at Merit in a business related qualification, or grade 6 or above in English GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: Internal assessment (worth up to 24 points) Unit 2: Written 3hr controlled assessment examination (worth up to 24 points) Unit 3: Written synoptic 2hr assessment, set and marked by Pearson (worth up to 32 points) Unit 8: Internal Assessment (worth up to 16 points) The overall BTEC grade will be based on total points along with minimum requirements in each unit. The BTEC is awarded at Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressLongport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH