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Sixth Form or College
With so many schools and colleges in the area, it can be difficult to choose. Whether your school has a sixth form or not, it's good to consider all your options so that you make the best choice for you.
What's on offer at a sixth form?
- School sixth forms are often smaller than colleges and all students are around the same age.
- As the most senior students in the school, you may have the chance to take on special responsibilities.
- Courses on offer vary from one school to another. School sixth forms have traditionally offered mainly full-time academic courses, like A-levels. Now, more schools are offering vocational courses lasting one or two years.
What's on offer at college?
- Colleges of Further Education (FE) also offer both types of qualifications covering a wide range of vocational subjects, sometimes with specialist facilities for these.
- Colleges have students of all ages. Some will be studying full-time and some part-time.
How do you decide where to study?
- Do you like your current school and want to stay there for at least another year or two?
- Would you prefer a fresh start?
- Which schools and colleges offer the qualifications and subjects you need for your future career?
- Have previous students achieved good grades and enjoyed the course?
- Do the courses and facilities seem good?
- What extra activities are on offer′ What jobs or courses have other students gone on to?
- How easy will it be to get to school or college?
- How much will travelling cost?
What do you need to do?
- Go to www.lookingahead.info to find out what courses are available. Then get more information from the school or college.
- Go to school or college.Open Evenings to find out more.
- Talk to your Connexions Adviser if you are unsure.
Sept 2009
Posted on 25 September 2009
