Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Unsure what it all means? Look through our FAQs section for a clearer picture.
GCSE | |
| Question: | How can I get past papers for GCSE? |
| Answer: | You can order past papers and mark schemes from our publications department. Either fax your order on 01623 467 467 or email it on publications@linneydirect.com |
| Question: | What subjects do you offer? |
| Answer: | We offer all the following: Arabic; Art & Design; Applied Art & Design (Double Award); Astronomy; Business & Communications Systems; Business Studies; Business Studies & Economics (Nuffield-BP); Applied Business (Double Award); Chinese; Design & Technology; Drama; English (A); English (B); English Literature; Engineering (Double Award); French; Geography; German; Health & Social Care (Double Award); History; Applied ICT (Double Award); Italian; Japanese; Leisure & Tourism (Double Award); Manufacturing (Double Award); Mathematics (A); Mathematics (B); Modern Greek; Music; Physical Education; Religious Studies; Russian; Science (Linear) A (Single & Double Award); Science (Modular) B (Single & Double Award); Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Applied Science (Double Award); Spanish; Urdu. We also offer the following GCSE Short Courses: Art & Design; Citizenship Studies; Design & Technology; French; Geography; History; ICT; Music; Physical Education; Religious Studies |
GCE | |
| Question: | Do I have to take the AS before the full Advanced GCE? |
| Answer: | No, you don’t have to. You can take the six Advanced GCE units in stages, or together at the end of the course. |
Advanced Extension Award | |
| Question: | What is an Advanced Extension Award (AEA)? |
| Answer: | AEAs are targeted at the top 10% of Advanced GCE students. Each AEA gives these students the chance to fully demonstrate their skills and understanding. |
| Question: | How are AEAs graded? |
| Answer: | Unlike Advanced GCEs, AEAs are graded either Merit or Distinction. |
| Question: | What subjects are available? |
| Answer: | Edexcel offers AEAs in History, Mathematics, Religious Studies and Spanish. For other subjects, please go to the QCA website. |
VCE | |
| Question: | Is a VCE worth the same as a GCE? |
| Answer: | Yes, they both have the same value |
| Question: | How are VCEs different from GCEs? |
| Answer: | VCEs have more assessed coursework and fewer exams than GCEs, to reflect the more practical nature of them |
| Question: | Are there AS VCEs? |
| Answer: | There are 3 unit awards available in the following subjects: Business; Engineering; Health & Social Care; ICT |
| Question: | Can you choose which units to study? |
| Answer: | Every VCE has a number of option units. You can choose the ones that you’re most interested in |
| Question: | What subjects are available? |
| Answer: | You can do VCEs in the following subjects: Art & Design; Business; Construction; Engineering; Health & Social Care; Hospitality & Catering; ICT; Leisure & Recreation; Manufacturing; Media; Performing Arts; Retail & Distribution; Science; Travel & Tourism |
