Those interested in Leicester Tutor’s teacher training programmes can take a BCU equivalency test. The BCU equivalency test will not apply to other Universities or any other pathways for teacher training. As the BCU is an internally set exam, it has not been externally reviewed or standardised. As a result, there is no concrete way of knowing if the content is at a GCSE level or if the pass marks reflect GCSE grade boundaries in any way. It is important to understand that a BCU equivalency exam result is not equivalent to a GCSE and should only be used when applying to BCU’s PGCE teacher training courses.
FAQ’s
Who has to sit the BCU equivalency test?
It may be required of you to undertake a BCU equivalency test if you have not previously got a GCSE in Maths, English or Science. This is so you will be able to apply to the BCU PGCE programmes.
Will my training provider accept a BCU equivalency test result?
No, if you are not planning to enroll at BCU you should find a different equivalence provider.
What is the cost of a BCU equivalency test?
The cost is dependent on the subject and the amount of tests taken. The BCU also has a set admissions fee that must be paid before any examinations can be booked.
What is in the BCU maths equivalency test?
The BCU Maths equivalency exam is not recognised by any GCSE standard or exam board however, it does cover some of the key GCSE Maths topics.
What is in the BCU English equivalency test?
Although the BCU equivalency test addresses different elements of the GCSE English language standard, it is not aligned with any particular specification or exam board.
What is in the BCU Science equivalency test?
The page URLs do not seem to correctly match with the subject matter shown and it is unclear why particular topics were picked. However, the list below details the chosen topics for the BCU Science equivalency exam.
Cell Biology
Transport in Cells
Organisation
Bioenergetics
Atomic Structure
Periodic Table
Bonding
Rates of reaction
Energy