Tiered entry
Exams offered at two levels, foundation and higher, each giving access to a different range of grades; used in subjects such as GCSE maths, science and languages.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Assessment
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Related terms
- Foundation tier All four UK nations (details may differ)
- The lower of two GCSE exam tiers, giving access to grades 5 to 1 in England (C to G in older and Welsh systems).
- Higher tier All four UK nations (details may differ)
- The upper of two GCSE exam tiers, giving access to grades 9 to 4 (with an allowed 3) in England.
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