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GCSE Maths in Kensington and Chelsea

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration19 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel 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, fees apply. Contact Morley College London for more info.

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About this course

GCSE Maths in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London North Kensington Campus, twice a week during the day.

Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for funding options. The course runs over 19 weeks and covers the full Higher Tier curriculum. Topics include number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics, with a strong focus on problem solving and real-world mathematical thinking.

You'll sit the Pearson Edexcel GCSE in Mathematics at the end of the course.

Who this course is for

This is an intensive, fast-paced accredited course which prepares students for GCSE(9-1) Mathematics Higher Tier exam. The course runs twice a week for 2 hours per session and covers all the topics of the new GCSE(9-1) Maths Higher curriculum in one academic year. The new GCSE maths syllabus has a focus on problem solving and mathematical thinking. You will learn particular mathematical techniques, with an emphasis on solving real world problems. This course is only open to students who have not previously gained an A-C / 4-5 grade in GCSE Maths. Not all students who apply are offered a place. However, where possible, students are advised of alternative courses within the maths department.

Entry requirements

All new students can come in to take an initial assessment and interviewed to check their current skills and suitability for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll study algebra, including equations, graphs, and sequences.
  • You'll explore ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll cover geometry and measures, including shapes, angles, and trigonometry.
  • You'll analyse probability and statistics.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills using mathematical thinking.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world situations and contexts.

How you will learn

Classes are held in a classroom setting, twice a week for two hours per session. The course is intensive and fast-paced. You'll be assessed through the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Higher Tier written exams at the end of the course. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment and a short interview to check your current skills and suitability for the Higher Tier.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London North Kensington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, uses maths daily for financial records.
  • Data entry clerk, works with numbers and spreadsheets.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll calculations for employers.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Healthcare support worker, where numeracy is needed for patient care.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with maths work.

What you could study next

  • A Level Mathematics, the natural next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma, opens routes into university for adults.
  • Level 3 BTEC qualifications in science, business, or engineering, all of which build on strong maths skills.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, an alternative maths qualification recognised by many employers.
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