More students are choosing IT GCSE
- Posted:
- 00:00 30 Aug 2001
- Topics:
- IT Management
The number of students taking GCSE IT rose by over 14%, from 98,000 to 111,000 this year. The number taking short GCSE courses was up 11.4% and entry-level GCSE take-up rose by 17.9%.
The increase coincides with a significant growth in the number of older students taking IT at A-level. Many students are choosing to take a one-year IT course to supplement their main A-level choices.
The news has raised hopes that the IT profession may be beginning to lose its nerdy image. Research by the E-Skills National Training Organisation has shown that youngsters, particularly girls, are often put off the subject at an early age.
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The number of girls taking IT at GCSE level is still lagging. Currently they comprise just 40% of candidates.
