Frances Hill

IGCSEs in apprenticeships

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Hi since the rules have changed, I cannot find clarification whether an iGCSE in English is an acceptable exemption.  Have I missed some clarification?

 

Many thanks

 

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Anna Strelow

It can no longer be delivered to meet the COF, but if achieved at grade 9-4, it may be accepted as prior attainment under the first bullet point below.

2025 to 2026 academic year: 16 to 19 funding: maths and English condition of funding - GOV.UK

9. Qualifications counted as prior attainment

We treat some qualifications in maths, English language and English literature as equivalent to GCSE grade 9 to 4. This means that students who have studied in England or elsewhere who hold the following qualifications do not have to study maths and/or English to meet the condition of funding:

  • international GCSEs, regulated or unregulated, or equivalent level 1/level 2 certificates grade 9 to 4
  • GCSEs grade A* to C, obtained in Wales, including maths numeracy
  • GCSEs grade A* to C, obtained in Northern Ireland
  • Scottish Intermediate 2 certificates grade A to C
  • Scottish National 5 certificates grade A to C
  • Scottish Higher grade A to C
  • Scottish Advanced Higher grade A to C
  • Scottish National Certificate Unit (SCQF level 6) only Communication at pass grade
  • international O levels grade A* to C
  • A and AS levels at any pass grade
  • full IB level 3 Diploma (LARS reference 50034157)
  • IB Middle Years Programme Certificates in maths and/or English at grade 3 or above
  • IB Certificate level 3 Certificates in maths and/or English A at grade 3 and above
  • core maths qualifications at level 3

Frances Hill

Hi Anna, it is not 16-18s, it is an apprenticeship and to exempt from FS.

 

Thank you!!