How many GCSE are needed to do A levels?

Aman7869

I am currently in year 11 and i am not sure how many GCSE are needed to do A levels.

Reply 1

sararodrigues

English and Maths are the essential

Reply 2

sararodrigues

Original post by ShoaibK13

To study three A Levels you need Five GCSE subjects at grade C or above, including English Language and to study four subjects, you need Six GCSE subjects at grade A*/A, including English Language.

Not true? I did four A-levels and I only had three GCSEs at grade A and the rest was under that.

Reply 3

Aman7869

Original post by sararodrigues

English and Maths are the essential

Oh okay thanks.

Reply 4

ShoaibK13

Original post by sararodrigues

Not true? I did four A-levels and I only had three GCSEs at grade A and the rest was under that.

this is for some stupid ICT task, dont take this thread seriously.

Reply 5

kirstybecs

Usually 5 A*-C, but colleges can be flexible about it

Reply 6

username2471155

Usually 5A*-C, depending on where you apply.

Reply 7

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Original post by ShoaibK13

To study three A Levels you need Five GCSE subjects at grade C or above, including English Language and to study four subjects, you need Six GCSE subjects at grade A*/A, including English Language.

Maybe true for your school, but that is in no way the general rule.

@Aman7869

The general rule is 5 A*-Cs, Bs (sometimes A, in Maths for example) in the subjects you want to do, and at least a good pass (C) in EngLang and Maths.