The CSE broadly covered GCSE grades C–G or 4–1 and the O-Level covered grades A*–C or 9–4, but the two were independent qualifications, with different grading systems.

This BBC Bitesize article breaks down what GCSEs are, when they originated and why they remain so important to students across the UK.

Jun 30, 2025 · GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education and provides an academic qualification in different subject areas. They are an essential step for students as …

For over 30 years, the Global Council for Science and the Environment (GCSE) has been dedicated to ensuring that science informs decision-making in the public and private sectors.

GCSE qualifications are academic credentials that most students are taught as part of the National Curriculum towards the end of their final few years in compulsory education.

Sep 9, 2025 · GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education. These are the main qualifications taken by students in Year 11 (around age 15–16) in England, Wales and …

A complete guide for UK students and parents on the GCSE system. Learn about subjects, the 9-1 grading scale, exam timetables, and what to do if you fail.

Aug 26, 2025 · GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education. It's qualification students typically earn at the end of their secondary school education, around the age of 16, in …

GCSEs (or General Certificates of Secondary Education), are qualifications that students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland take at the end of secondary school, usually around age …

Jan 8, 2025 · A General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is an academic qualification in the United Kingdom, usually taken as the last step in a secondary school and part of …