General Certificates of Secondary Education are the main secondary education qualifications in the UK. With a choice of study options, you'll build the base of knowledge necessary for further study, such as A Level or Foundation. Students aged 15.5 can join our intensive three or four-term programmes, studying up to six subjects, including English and Mathematics, with exams at the end. Our 2-year pathway is ideal for students between the ages of 14 and 16 studying up to seven subjects, with exams at the end of your second year. This intensive programme helps you to complete the standard six-term programme in just three terms. It is ideally suited to students over the age of 15.5 who are dedicated to their studies and planning to study at a top UK university. Studying up to six subjects, including English and Mathematics, you'll have one set of fi nal exams at the end of your programme during May or June, before progressing to our A Level or Foundation programme in September.