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IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL

Northfleet Technology College

Colyer Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8BG

International Baccalaureate Diploma
Level 3
Preparation for Life and Work

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Northfleet Technology College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Students MUST buy their own Scientific Calculator - approximate cost £50

Application Instructions

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Applications Close: Friday 4th September 2026

Pathways Offered:
  • Level 2 Pathway - For students who still need to resit their Mathematics and English Language GCSE's to gain a Grade 4 alongside Level 2 BTECs.
  • Level 3 Vocational - For students who have gained a grade 4 in their Mathematics and English Language OR English Literature.
  • IBCP Programme - For students gaining 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 and above including Mathematics and English Language.
  • Sports Academies (Basketball/Football) - For students wishing to pursue Sport professionally alongside their studies. The academy must be taken in addition to one of the other three pathways on offer.

Number of subjects required:

  • Level 3 Pathway - Please select three Level 3 courses (BTEC or RSL)
  • IBCP Pathway - Please select two IB Diploma courses and two Level 3 Vocational courses (BTEC or RSL)

Please see our website for our online prospectus, which includes more detailed information about each subject that we offer.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Level 2, Level 3 and IBCP pathway please apply via Kent Choices

To apply for the Basketball or Football academies please email parrym@ntc.kent.sch.uk to express interest and receive invitations to trials.

Course Summary

IB Mathematics: Applications and interpretations - Equivalent to 0.5 A levels

The maths course aims to encourage students to solve real-world problems, construct them mathematically and interpret the conclusions. It recognises the increasing role of mathematics in a data-rich world.


Course Details

Unit 1 - Number and algebra

Unit 2 - Functions

Unit 3 - Geometry and trigonometry

Unit 4 - Statistics and probability

Unit 5 - Calculus


IA - Mathematical Exploration


How will it be delivered and assessed?

There are 2 exams which are externally assessed and 1 internal assessment.

Exam Paper 1 (40%)

Exam Paper 2 (40%)

IA Report (20%)


Entry requirements

You must have at least:

4 in GCSE English Language

4 in GCSE Mathematics

4 or equivalent in 3 additional subjects.







Equipment required

Students must purchase a CASIO GRAPHICAL CALCULATOR.

Your next steps...

University Degrees in: Business, Economics, Finance, Management, Maths, Physics etc.

Employment in: Accountancy, Data analyst, Data scientist, Investment, Software engineer, Teaching etc.

Higher Level Apprenticeships


Additional information


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