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Free GCSE Maths Online

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start29 Sep 2026
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths. Study online, at your own pace, over around a year. There are no tuition fees.

The course covers number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics. You start with the basics and move on to more complex topics when you're ready. It fits around work, family, and other commitments. You begin with a short online maths assessment so your learning can be planned around your starting point.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

Is a lack of a Maths GCSE holding you back? Pass your GCSE Maths in 200 days! Our FREE* and uniquely flexible online Maths GCSE course means that even if you are working full-time or caring for family, you can fit learning around your busy life. We know many people struggle with maths, helping you through your maths journey is our area of expertise, so our course has been specially designed so that you begin with the basics, then move gradually to more complex material when you are ready. The first thing we will ask you to do when you apply, is complete a short online Maths assessment. Please don’t worry, it just helps us to understand your starting point so we can best plan your journey (with Higher, Foundation or Pre-GCSEs available) Our friendly team of education advisers will then lay out the best learning path for you. With our GCSE Maths Foundation course, the highest grade that you can achieve is a grade 5. With the GCSE Maths Higher Tire course, you will have the opportunity to work towards a grade 9 (highest grade available). Please note: If you do not have a minimum grade of 4 (C) in maths at GCSE you may be able to study this course for free. This would also depend on your location within the UK, but we would check this for you during your application process. If you have already obtained a grade 4 (C) or higher, or live in a non-funded postcode, a fee of £864 would be payable. The course is only open to students 19+ at the beginning of the academic year (31 August). Fees are also applicable for international students.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

Entry requirements

The first thing we will ask you to do when you apply, is complete a short online Maths assessment. Please don’t worry, most people are successful in this process, it just helps us to understand your starting point so we can best plan your journey with us or advise accordingly if we feel another pathway would be more suitable for you before embarking on the GCSE programme.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and work with expressions and formulae.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change to real problems.
  • You'll interpret and construct graphs, charts, and statistical diagrams.
  • You'll calculate probability and analyse data sets.
  • You'll use geometry, including angles, area, volume, and Pythagoras' theorem.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all topic areas.

How you will learn

You study online through a structured programme that builds from foundational topics to more advanced material. The course is self-paced, so you progress when you're ready. Assessment is by a written Pearson Edexcel GCSE exam at the end of the course. You'll complete the exam at an approved centre.

What you will need to bring

Activate Learning at City of Oxford College will confirm anything you need before you start. A calculator is typically required for some exam papers, and you may need basic stationery for your exams.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices and basic bookkeeping for employers who ask for GCSE Maths.
  • Healthcare support worker, many NHS roles require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Teaching assistant, schools often ask for GCSE Maths as a minimum requirement.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll calculations for a small employer.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling at a supervisory level.
  • Apprentice in a trade, most apprenticeship programmes require GCSE Maths or equivalent.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Level Mathematics, the natural next step if you want to study maths further.
  • Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma, opens routes into university for adults, and GCSE Maths is often a requirement.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, if you want a stepping stone before attempting the GCSE again.
  • Vocational Level 3 qualifications in business, health, or science, many of which require GCSE Maths as an entry condition.
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