What is Post-16 education?
After Year 11, young people must stay in education or training until age 18. There are several pathways available to suit different interests and abilities. These options help young people develop the qualifications, skills and experience needed for employment or higher education. If you are aged 16-18 and applying for a full-time programme, then you will not have to pay for your course. If you are aged 19+ then there may be a fee for your course.
Where you are and where you want to go:
School or college
Entry level
- ESOL Functional Skills
Level 1
- GCSE grades 1 to 3
- BTEC Firsts
- Level 1 ESOL
Level 2
- GCSE grades 4 to 9
- BTEC Firsts
- Level 2 ESOL
Level 3
- A level
- BTEC Nationals
- T-Levels
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
University
Level 4
- Undergraduate degree (BA or BSc)
- Foundation degree
- Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Level 5
- Undergraduate degree (BA or BSc)
- Foundation degree
- Higher National Diploma (HND)
Level 6
- Undergraduate degree (BA or BSc)
Level 7
- Masters degree
Level 8
- Doctorate PhD