Initial Assessment
What is Initial Assessment
Learners on some accredited courses may be expected to sit an Initial Assessment prior to being accepted on to a course. This is a paper based test to assess your literacy and numeracy skills. All courses which require an Initial Assessment are marked in the brochure with this symbol: IA
Exemptions
You may be exempt from sitting an Initial Assessment, if:
- you hold GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent). Proof of qualification will be required.
What happens next?
If successful in your Initial Assessment your enrolment will be confirmed. If you are unsuccessful, you will be referred to our Adult Literacy & Numeracy department or, if appropriate, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) to improve your literacy and/or numeracy skills before embarking on an accredited course.
Dates
Your Initial Assessment must be booked before your course starts.
Further Information & Booking
Please book your Initial Assessment with the College, quoting the IA code, date and time.
Sidcup Arts & AEC, Alma Road, Sidcup
- Thursday 19 January 19.00–21.00 IA1119A
- Friday 20 January 13.00–15.00 IA1120A
Brampton Road AEC, 5 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath
- Monday 16 January 10.00–12.00 IA1117B
- Wednesday 18 January 10.00–12.00 IA1118B
