Could sixth form at school or college be for you?

After Year 11 you could stay in full-time education either at your school if it has a sixth form or at a sixth form college. But do you know what they offer?

Checklist Read each question and then answer Yes or No. A response will then appear.

Do you know what courses you will be able to take at school sixth form or sixth form college?
- Yes, I know what courses you will be able to take at school sixth form or sixth form college.
- No, I do not know what courses you will be able to take at school sixth form or sixth form college.
Do you know that you may be able to claim an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) if you stay on at school?
- Yes, I know that I may be able to claim an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) if you stay on at school.
- No, I do not know that I may be able to claim an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) if you stay on at school.

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Could further education be for you?

If you're thinking of moving on to a further education college, try our checklist to find out more.

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