LRN International GCSE English as a Second Language (2033)
LRN International GCSE English as a Second Language (2033)
The LRN International GCSE Business Studies is designed to enable international candidates to demonstrate their ability in terms of a background to business studies, organisation in business
| Accreditation | The LRN International GCSE Information and Communication Technology is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to create, manipulate, and present information effectively using popular software applications. Throughout this course, participants will learn how to create and format documents, analyse data, and design engaging presentations. Each topic is divided into subtopics with specific learning objectives, ensuring a structured and focused approach to skill development. |
| Level | Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate |
| Grading | 9 to 1 |
| Assessment | Written exam papers |
| Guided Learning Hours | 130 |
What you’ll learn
- Business studies
- Organisation in business
- Internal and external influence in business
- Marketing in the business environment
Introduction
This specification provides an overview to the LRN International GCSE Business Studies1. This document is suitable for various users, including candidates, centres, administrators, employers, parents/guardians, teachers (and other related staff) and examiners. The specification outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this international qualification.
Objective
The LRN International GCSE Business Studies is designed to enable international candidates to demonstrate their ability in terms of a background to business studies, organisation in business (including management, employee engagement and monitoring costs) and marketing within the business environment.
Mode of Delivery
This qualification has been constructed to be delivered within centres. Centres will need to
demonstrate to LRN, through the centre recognition processes, that they have the resources, facilities and competence to deliver. However, centres must be able to demonstrate, in line with LRN’s criteria, that they have the means, capability, capacity and resources (including suitably qualified centre staff) to deliver by the method chosen by the centre.
Progression
The LRN International GCSE Business Studies has been designed to reflect the wide variation in candidates’ origins, levels of education and career aims. Progression opportunities may, therefore, take a variety of paths. Depending on the level of qualification achieved, it may be appropriate for the candidate to progress to:
1. Similar level 2 qualification in Business Studies;
2. LRN Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Pre-A Foundation Studies;
3. LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre-U Foundation Studies;
4. A higher level of any qualification – e.g. A-Level, Diploma
5. Vocationally Related Qualifications
Breakdown of Assessment Objectives
AO 1 – demonstrate knowledge and understanding of business concepts and issues
AO 2 – apply knowledge and understanding of business concepts and issues to a variety of concepts
AO 3 – analyse and evaluate business information and issues to demonstrate understanding of business activity, make judgements and draw conclusions
Assessment
The assessment for this qualification consists of written exam papers, set and marked by the LRN.
Results
Exam series are in:
• January (results released in March)
• June (results released in August)
• November (results released in January)
Re-takes
Whereas candidates can re-take the whole qualification as often as they wish, individual components cannot be re-taken as it is a traditional linear specification. Please remember, one entry per qualification is sufficient and will cover all the question papers including certification.
