The Science Foundation Year is a programme designed for students who wish to pursue A Level Science and Maths rather than the vocational alternative, but do not yet have the required grades (6/6 in Science and 6 in Maths), and who may have not studied the higher tier at school. You will follow the AQA Trilogy science course at the higher tier which covers all of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics alongside higher-tier Maths if you have not already achieved a grade 6 or better. For students who have achieved well in Maths, there is the option of taking the Core Maths course instead. You can also take one of the Level 3 certificate courses offered in the college including the Applied Science course.
A grade 4 or 5 in Science and Maths which are below the grades required for A Level Sciences (6/6 in Science and 6 in Maths). This course is not suitable for students who have achieved below grade 4/4 in Science or have not previously studied the GCSE.
You will sit two external exams for each of the three science subjects and three for GCSE Maths at the end of the year. During the course, you will be set regular tasks and assessments to gauge your progress.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Penland Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2JG |
The Science Foundation Year is a programme designed for students who wish to pursue A Level Science and Maths rather than the vocational alternative, but do not yet have the required grades (6/6 in Science and 6 in Maths), and who may have not studied the higher tier at school. You will follow the AQA Trilogy science course at the higher tier which covers all of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics alongside higher-tier Maths if you have not already achieved a grade 6 or better. For students who have achieved well in Maths, there is the option of taking the Core Maths course instead. You can also take one of the Level 3 certificate courses offered in the college including the Applied Science course.
A grade 4 or 5 in Science and Maths which are below the grades required for A Level Sciences (6/6 in Science and 6 in Maths). This course is not suitable for students who have achieved below grade 4/4 in Science or have not previously studied the GCSE.
You will sit two external exams for each of the three science subjects and three for GCSE Maths at the end of the year. During the course, you will be set regular tasks and assessments to gauge your progress.