Level 3 Extended Certificate/ Foundation Diploma in Business

Applications Open: - 3 November 2025 at 8.00am

Applications Close: - 2 June 2026 at 8.00am

Entry Requirements: - At least five grade 4s or above, which should include English and Maths.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Please note an Extended Certificate is the equivalent of one A-Level, a Foundation Diploma one and half an A-Level and Diploma the equivalent of two A-Levels. Students should apply for one Diploma and one Extended Certificate or three Extended Certificate subjects.

Studying Business at Level 3 Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma level provides an excellent foundation for understanding how organisations operate in today’s fast-paced and competitive world. The course combines practical, work-related learning with essential business theory, allowing students to develop skills in areas such as marketing, finance, management, and enterprise. Through real-world projects and applied learning, students gain valuable experience that prepares them for both higher education and employment. Whether you’re aspiring to start your own business, progress to university, or build a successful career in a wide range of industries, this qualification offers the knowledge, confidence, and transferable skills needed to succeed in the dynamic world of business.

• Business Environment- Externally assessed
• Business Decisions- Externally assessed
• Working in Business- Externally assessed
• Business Events- Internally assessed
• Project Management- Internally assessed
• Accounting Concepts- Internally assessed
• Customers and Communication- Internally assessed
• Responsible Business Practice- Internally assessed

As part of our Personal Development programme all students complete a five day work experience placement. Business students have been placed with a range of business workplaces in the local area and London including: accounting agencies, insurance brokers, law firms, HR firms, marketing agencies and events teams.

We have a number of extra-curricular opportunities. Business students visit the marketing and business team at Legoland to explore how to create an international and well known brand. Students also visit Cadbury World and Wembley Stadium to explore a range of different businesses.

Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of internal and external assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. External assessment is taken under specified conditions and marked by Cambridge Technicals. Internal assessments are marked by the teacher, and subject to external standards verification. The Extended Certificate consists of two externally assessed units, and three internally assessed units. Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), Near Pass (N) and Unclassified (U). The grade of Near Pass is used for externally-assessed units only. Foundation Diploma is made up of more units but is worth more in terms of UCAS points.

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Level 4 or above, including English Language at grade 4 and Maths at Level 4. Subject specific results will also be considered when choosing this course.

Business studies is a popular subject at The Lenham School and has had a number of students progress to a variety of routes to further their business studies including: Rohemapton University, Royal Holloway University and the Fashion Retail Academy. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many courses if taken alongside other qualifications as part of a two year programme of learning. It will support entry to many higher education courses, depending on the other qualifications learners have taken. The qualification can also support progression to employment directly, or via an Apprenticeship.