Entry level certificate
A qualification below GCSE level 1, used for learners who are not yet ready for GCSE.
- Also called
- ELC
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Qualifications
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Related terms
- Level 1 England Wales Northern Ireland
- A qualification level that includes GCSE grades 3 to 1 (D to G) and level 1 functional skills and NVQs.
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