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GCSE Maths in Richmond upon Thames

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College lists a fee of £1,168. Contact Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College for more info.

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About this course

GCSE Maths course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Parkshot, part-time during the day over 31 weeks.

To join, you'll need to complete a BKSB initial assessment first. You'll need to show maths skills at Level 2 on that assessment, plus English skills at Level 2 or above. The course covers number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics. Tuition and exam fees apply.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

Do you want to gain a Maths GCSE? This GCSE Maths course is designed for you. It will help you achieve a nationally recognised qualification and improve your confidence in Maths. Supportive tutors will guide you every step of the way. This course is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their maths skills and open doors to further education or career opportunities.

Entry requirements

You need to have completed the corresponding 'Getting Ready For' course before enrolling onto this course. Established Maths skills at Level 2 on the BKSB initial assessment as a minimum. Language skills corresponding to Level 2 as a minimum, evidenced through initial screening or a GCSE English grade C/Grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English or above (evidence required).

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including 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 and measures, including area, volume, and angles.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all topic areas.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Parkshot each week. Learning is classroom based, with your teacher guiding you through topics and practice questions. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course. The AQA GCSE Maths qualification is assessed through three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices and basic bookkeeping for a business.
  • Healthcare support worker, supports clinical teams in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Business administrator, manages records and correspondence across many sectors.
  • Retail supervisor, oversees stock, cash handling, and team rotas.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Apprentice in a trade, many apprenticeships require a GCSE Maths pass.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Level Mathematics, the natural next step if you want to study maths further or enter higher education.
  • Level 3 T Level in a technical subject, many T Levels require GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above.
  • Higher Apprenticeship, GCSE Maths opens the door to a wide range of Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, combines with your GCSE Maths result to support a university application.
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