Education for ages 16-19
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Post-16 learning
As compulsory education in the UK ends at 16, young people new
to the UK may have a number of possible pathways through post-16
learning.
Education in a school sixth form
A student already in a school with a sixth form can remain in the
school for another two years, or can apply to go to another school
with a sixth form. A newly arrived student not already at school
can apply to study at a school sixth form.
There are twenty two High Schools with Sixth Forms (for 17 and
18 year old pupils/students) offering "A" level study and also, in
an increasing number of cases, vocational qualifications.
These High Schools are Arrow Vale, Baxter College, Droitwich Spa,
Dyson Perrins, Evesham High, Hagley Catholic High, Hanley Castle,
Haybridge, King Charles, Kindsley College, North Bromsgrove
,Pershore, Prince Henry's, South Bromsgrove, St Augustines,
Bewdley, The Chase, Stourport, Trinity, Wasley Hills,Wolverley and
Woodrush.
Education in a sixth-form college
Sixth-form colleges (also known as tertiary colleges) tend to focus
more on academic rather than vocational qualifications.
- Worcestershire Sixth Form College
Education in a college of further
education
Most young people who arrive in England at the age of 16 or over
attend colleges of further education (CFE). CFEs offer a wide range
of courses leading to academic and vocational qualifications. Many
CFEs also offer English language courses for speakers of other
languages. These courses are known as ESOL courses. See
Where to Learn English
- Evesham and Malvern Hill College
- Kidderminster College
- North East Worcestershire College
- Pershore Group of Colleges
- Worcestershire College of Technology
Higher education
Undergraduate study at higher education (HE) level includes first
degree courses and Higher National Certificates and Diplomas
(HNC/HNDs).
University of
Worcester
How to
apply
Applications for places at either the four High Schools or the
other colleges listed above should be made directly to the school
or college concerned.
Course
fees
Regulations on fees are complex. For many newly arrived young
people, the requirement to pay course fees will depend on their
immigration status, whether study is part-time or full-time, and
whether the young person is receiving benefits or financial support
from the government.
Related
Links
Connexions
(external)
The
Learning and Skills Council Youth Channel for Worcestershire
(external)
The
Family Welfare Association Educational Grants Advisory Services
(external)
