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After taking your GCSEs you might be thinking of continuing your education by staying on in a school sixth form.
After your GCSEs you might want to go on to study at a sixth form college. Read about the advantages of starting somewhere new.
Going to a further education (FE) college is one of the options open to you when you finish compulsory education.
Thinking about going to university? Find out everything you need to know about making the move.
If you have a clear idea of the kind of career you want, work-based learning (WBL) may be the perfect way for you to achieve your ambitions. WBL allows you to get paid and gain qualifications at the same time as learning new skills in a working environment.
If you want to carry on learning after school and you have a disability or learning difficulty, then a special designated college could be for you.
If you want to study a specialist subject after school, such as art and design, agriculture or horticulture, then a specialist college could be for you.
If you want to go to university you'll need to complete a UCAS application. This can seem like a daunting task, so here are some tips to help you.
Got your A level results and didn't get the grades you needed? Don't worry, all is not lost! You can still get a last minute place through clearing.
There's a lot to think about when deciding where to study. You need to be confident you'll be happy there for the length of your course.
Reaching the end of school is an exciting time with so many choices ahead of you! Find out what your study options are after Year 11.
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