GCSEs
GCSEs Faculty Guide
A practical guide covering GCSE subjects for adults, the difference between GCSE and Functional Skills, how to find an exam centre, funding options, and step-by-step routes into further study and work.
- GCSE vs Functional Skills — which is right for you
- All major exam boards compared (AQA, Edexcel, OCR)
- How to find and book an approved exam centre
- Funding options including 0% Lift College finance
- Pathways from GCSE to A-Level, Access to HE, and degree
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Lift College offers regulated UK qualifications across a range of subject areas.
Access to HE
13 coursesGet into university without traditional A-Levels.
Explore Access to HE →Health & Social Care
2 coursesRQF-regulated care qualifications at Level 3, 4, and 5
Explore health & social care →Teaching & Childcare
5 coursesQualifications for teaching assistants, early years educators, and nursery managers — level 2 to level 5
Explore teaching & childcare →Management & Leadership
2 coursesCMI and ILM management qualifications for aspiring and experienced managers
Explore management & leadership →Functional Skills
3 coursesOfqual-regulated English and maths qualifications equivalent to GCSE grade 4/C — study online, exam at home
Explore functional skills →A Levels
2 coursesNationally recognised A levels for adults — study online, sit exams, progress to university.
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