Notre Dame Pathway

WHAT IS THE NOTRE DAME PATHWAY?

The Notre Dame Pathway is designed to help students who don’t meet the entry requirements for level 3 courses. For one year, you would study level 2 BTEC/ CTEC qualifications and retake GCSE Maths or English Language. You would then progress to a level 3 study programme at Notre Dame provided you demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and have a grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English Language. To take a BTEC/CTEC level 2 qualification, you should have at least four GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent qualifications including at least a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths.

Please note: Our ND Pathway is only available to students who have received a conditional offer of place, attend their enrolment appointment in August, and meet the entry requirements for the pathway year. Offers will not be made at interview to enrol on the ND Pathway.

WHAT LEVEL 2 COURSES ARE AVAILABLE AT NOTRE DAME?

BTEC/ CTEC Level 2 courses include:

• Level 2 First in Applied Science (equivalent to two GCSEs)
• Level 2 First Certificate in Business (equivalent to two GCSEs)
• Level 2 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (equivalent to two GCSEs)
• Level 2 Diploma in IT (equivalent to two GCSEs)

PROGRESSION TO LEVEL 3

These level 2 qualifications provide excellent preparation for entry to level 3 BTEC/CTEC courses. To progress onto a level 3 programme, you will need to achieve at least a merit in your level 2 BTEC/CTEC qualification, achieve at least a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Maths (please see individual subjects for specific entry requirements), and have demonstrated a commitment to study at Notre Dame through outstanding attendance, behaviour and attitude.