Entry Requirements September 2010
To be enrolled on a full time 16-18 programme at the next level, a learner will be required to achieve a full qualification at their present level:
- For entry to a level 3 course – a minimum of 4 x GCSEs at grades C or above including English GCSE [or equivalent], or a Merit at BTEC Level 2 Diploma.
- For entry to a level 2 course – a minimum of 4 x GCSEs at grades D – E [or above] or a Merit at BTEC Introductory
- For entry to a level 1 course – learners must prove through initial and diagnostic assessment that they have skills for life at Entry level 3. They will also be required to complete a skills test relevant to the vocational area.
Skills for Life requirements
For applicants new to John Ruskin college in Sept 2010, we expect learners to have achieved an English qualification at the level below the course on which they are enrolling:
- a learner on level 3 BTEC National will be required to have Eng GCSE grade C or equivalent
- a learner on a level 2 will be required to have Eng GCSE grade D or equivalent
- a learner on a level 1 course will be required to show their English ability is at Entry L3
- Maths at the same levels [as above] will be required for Science courses
- GCSE English/maths re-take – min requirement of Grade D in the same subject in year of entry to John Ruskin College
Foreign qualifications
The NARIC database will be used at enrolment to assess the equivalency of foreign qualifications of learners
