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Choosing the Right Course
Before you apply to study here, come to an Open Day: experience the unique Alton College atmosphere, speak to our friendly experienced staff and find out what it’s really like to study here from our amazing students. Keep up-to-date at altoncollege.ac.uk and follow us on social media.
We also attend many of your schools’ events. You will discuss course ideas and preferences during your College Guidance interview. Final decisions will be made when you enroll after you’ve received your exam results.
In 2017 the grading for English and Maths changed from A*-G to 9-1. By 2019, all other subjects will have moved to numeric grading.
The following table outlines the type of study programmes we offer*:
GCSE exam results+ |
Suggested Study Programmes++ |
Mainly A*–A / 9-7 grade profile |
More Able and Talented Programme 3 or 4 A levels Full BTEC / Cambridge Technical |
A-C / 7-4 grade profile |
3 A levels Full BTEC / Cambridge Technical Mixed A level and BTEC / Cambridge Technical |
Mainly D / 3 grade profile |
Level 2 BTEC / Cambridge Technical Programme |
Mainly D-G / 3-1 grade profile or other achievements |
Foundation Learning Programme |
No formal qualifications |
Foundation Learning Programme |
*All other qualifications are taken into account when agreeing your study programme.
+For GCSE Maths and English, where a new grading system has been introduced, a Grade 4 is equivalent to a Grade C.
++Some subjects have specific entry requirements relating to Maths and English.
Courses |
Equivalents |
BTEC Extended Diploma and |
3 A Levels |
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and |
1 A level |
BTEC Level 2 Diploma and |
4 GCSEs |