Is ASDAN a Recognised qualification?

ASDAN’s programmes and qualifications are widely recognised by teachers for providing an engaging curriculum that empowers students through personalised learning and choice.

What is ASDAN qualification equivalent to?

 If you have taken ASDAN in year 9.  It is a qualification.  Is equivalent to a GCSE E or B. Universities.

How many UCAS points is ASDAN worth?

It can help you develop important skills for the future, and if you complete an ASDAN volunteer programme, you will earn either 8 points (for the award) or 16 UCAS points (for the certificate).

Does ASDAN count as GCSE?

ASDAN’s Accelerating Progress English course is designed to help students gain a grade 4 or 5 in this GCSE subject in England. We interviewed course author and experienced English teacher Tom Walker to find out more about the course and the impact he believes it will have on learners.

What is an ASDAN certificate?

ASDAN’s flagship course is Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE), which is a nationally recognised qualification. It can be studied in Years 10 and 11 (Scottish S4 and S5), or in Post 16 education, either within the whole school PSHE programme or within the option system.

Does ASDAN count in progress 8?

There is however strong evidence that ASDAN qualifications improve performance in English and mathematics, which have a double weighting in school performance measures such as Progress 8. In Wales and Northern Ireland, ASDAN qualifications can contribute towards school/college performance measures.

What are ASDAN credits?

ASDAN is an awarding organisation whose qualifications help young people develop knowledge and skills for learning, work and life. ASDAN credits are nationally recognised, meaning young people come away from our programme with credits they can use in their future lives.

What is an ASDAN course?

ASDAN Short Courses are flexible, portfolio-based programmes designed to accredit up to 60 hours of activity and skills development across a range of topics and curriculum areas.

How long does an ASDAN take?

Each activity can take 20, 30, 40 or 50 hours to complete and the qualification as a whole takes approximately 150 guided learning hours. Activities are chosen from the following modules: Active Citizenship. Work Related Activities.

Is ASDAN a curriculum?

ASDAN is an awarding organisation whose curriculum programmes and qualifications help young people develop knowledge and skills for learning, work and life.

What level is an ASDAN?

Level 3
ASDAN’s Vocational Taster Short Courses support career progression. Our Level 3 qualifications, which carry UCAS points, help equip learners with the skills to succeed in higher education.