Entry Level Certificate
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The Entry Level Certificate (ELC) is a qualification offered in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It lies at Entry Level of the National Qualifications Framework, pitching it just below GCSE level.
ELCs are available in a variety of subjects, such as English, Maths, Science, French, Life Skills and Childcare.[1]
The qualifications are targeted at those who struggle to access the mainstream curriculum, such as students with special educational needs. Most students take the qualifications in school at ages 14–16, as an alternative to GCSEs, but many adults also take them.
Students are assessed through a combination of coursework, controlled assessment and examinations, depending on the qualification.
ELCs are offered by a number of examination boards, including AQA, CCEA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC.