This course is studied over a one year period and it is intended for students aged 15+ and over who have studied GCSEs before and need to improve their existing grades or for whom the two-year programme is not appropriate. One year GCSE programmes are also suitable for those forced to move school due to illness, family circumstances such as relocation, and those needing to retake their GCSEs after disappointing results first time round. These courses also work well as a preparation for GCSE exams after time out of education.

International students should have an IELTS score of at least 5.0 before starting (with no less than 4.5 in any skill).