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A levels without GCSEs

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Hi there, my 16 year old wants to do A levels in Maths and Computer Science, but he doesn't have GCSEs. He has been home schooled for the last 3 years. I think he is academically capable, but does anyone know if this allowed or possible? And does anyone else have experience of this? Thanks :)

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  • The jump from GCSE to A level maths is quite a step - also, some areas do separate Pure and Applied, some lump them together - do you know where his strengths are?       Pure is all solving equations, applied is solving real-world problems - I preferred applied-  it was more relatable.

    I couldn't tell you about computer science - I'm not familiar with the current course content.

    Is this likely to be distance learning, school or college based?   

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  • The jump from GCSE to A level maths is quite a step - also, some areas do separate Pure and Applied, some lump them together - do you know where his strengths are?       Pure is all solving equations, applied is solving real-world problems - I preferred applied-  it was more relatable.

    I couldn't tell you about computer science - I'm not familiar with the current course content.

    Is this likely to be distance learning, school or college based?   

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