Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We appreciate during this unprecedented time that our staff, students, employer partners and other stakeholders may have questions. We would appreciate anyone with questions reading our FAQs before contacting the College. If you do not find the answer to your question, please email info@btc.ac.uk.

All students should monitor communications from the college and interact with tutors and course leaders as requested.

Will BTEC exams be taking place in January 2021?

No, the BTEC exams due to be held in January will not take place. Students due to sit them will be given the opportunity to sit them later in the year.

Other Colleges are taking their BTEC exams, why aren’t they taking place at the College?

The overarching guiding principle of the College is the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff. We have therefore used this principle to guide us when making this difficult decision and have decided to cancel the BTEC exams in January.

What happens if I can’t take my BTEC exams in January?

There are two opportunities to take BTEC exams.  These exams will be scheduled later in the year.

Will my A levels exams be taking place this year?
Following the government announcement on January 4 we are currently reviewing the implications for A level exams.  As soon as we have more information, we will let you know.

Will my GCSE maths and English exams be taking place this year?
Following the government announcement on January 4 we are currently reviewing the implications for GCSE maths and English exams.  As soon as we have more information, we will let you know.

I have been enrolled on Functional Skills, will I be taking my exam?
Functional skills can be taken throughout the year.  These will take place once the College is open as usual.

Is social distancing in place during the exams?
Yes, your health and safety is of paramount importance. If the exams go ahead, rest assured there are social distancing measures are in place across the College, and this includes exam rooms.

Where will my exams take place?
If you are required to take any exams, they will be at your main site of study, either Taunton, Bridgwater or Cannington.

All students should monitor communications from the college and interact with tutors and course leaders as requested.