Just remember to decide your next step by looking at what is right for you. It may help you to ask for support or advice from the people you are closest to such as your family and friends but remember the teachers and careers team from your school or college can also guide and support you.
Basic guide written by Jade Archer, Collaborative Outreach Assistant, Make Happen There are roughly 90 school sixth forms, more than colleges, and around 50 sixth form colleges to currently choose to study at throughout the UK. What do these terms actually mean? In the UK there are three types of institutions that provide further education FE : school sixth forms sixth form colleges further education colleges Sixth forms offer a variety of A-level and BTEC qualifications and are attached to a secondary school, which is why they are often referred to as school sixth forms.
What the sixth form or college environment is like School sixth forms tend to be more formal places, as the site is often shared with younger students in years 7 to Your peer group As previously mentioned, school sixth forms and sixth form colleges provide academic education to students who are between the ages of 16 and Available courses One of the first things you may notice when searching FE options is that most FE colleges offer a wider range of courses when compared to school sixth forms and sixth form colleges.
They are basic qualifications that build confidence and provide students with essential and functional skills. Level 1 qualifications can also provide students with an introduction to a subject or area of work. This level of qualification is required for entry into a university and employers can look for this level qualification in applicants when hiring for a technical or supervisory role. Level 4 to 8: These levels can also be available in a college however they are classed as Higher Education HE qualifications rather than FE qualifications.
Qualifications at this level can include Foundation degrees, Honours degrees and Postgraduate degrees or other professional qualifications. The location In general, FE colleges and sixth form colleges tend to be located in the middle of town or city centres. One thing to remember… There is no wrong or right answer when it comes to deciding where to go next; every decision you make is going to be individual to you.
What the sixth form or college environment is like Your peer group Available courses Timetable and term time differences The location One thing to remember… "Just remember to decide your next step by looking at what is right for you.
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Further education courses and funding. Print entire guide. Related content 16 to 19 Bursary Fund Dance and Drama Awards: funding for students Courses and qualifications for 14 to 19 year olds Grants and bursaries for adult learners Mature students: university and funding Subsidised transport for 16 to 19 year olds in education. Here students typically study A-levels, further academic qualifications required of students before they enter higher education and a degree program.
Generally A-levels comprise of 6 modules, and an AS-level has 3 modules. Students will generally take between two to three A-levels, but depending on your academic ability and drive you may take more.
Students at independent schools may take anywhere up to 5 A-levels. For students who are not so academically minded, they still have the option to further their education by studying a vocational course that will provide them with a more hands on experience and education. This was made up from the following sources:. Skip to main navigation Skip to main content. Breadcrumb Home Latest Insights and analysis.
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