What are GCSEs?

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Understanding GCSEs: A Comprehensive Guide GCSEs, or General Certificates of Secondary Education, are public examinations taken by students in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and other British territories. Typically, these exams are taken by students aged 15 to 16, at the end of Key Stage 4 and Year 11 in secondary school. The GCSEs are crucial as they help to determine the future educational and career paths of students. Established in the late 1980s as a replacement for the former O-Level and CSE systems, GCSEs offer a wide range of subjects, providing students with a foundational knowledge in each while also...
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