GCSEs
In a mainstream high school you usually need to take maths, English and science as these are core subjects, but you can choose your other GCSEs.
You need to take maths, English and science as these are core subjects, but you have lots of other options for your other GCSEs.
Choosing your options
When you’re choosing your options for your GCSEs, think about what subjects you enjoy and are good at.
Teachers at school can help you decide.
Struggling with GCSEs?
If you do not pass your maths and/or English GCSE, you may be required to resit them in college, sixth form, as part of an apprenticeship, or Study Programme
Who’s behind the help line?
Meet Molly, who can help you choose the right way forward for you