Information for students: Year 10-11
Post 16 Pathways
Listed below is guidance on the different routes you may opt to apply for. Students should be applying for Level 3 courses.
A Levels
You may opt to carry on studying subjects you studied at GCSE or choose new subjects. You tend to study around 3-4 A Levels. A Levels tend to be studied at 6th Forms. They are studied over 2 years and is mostly assessed via exams at the end of the course. It can lead to university, college, higher and degree apprenticeship or work.
T Levels
You will be based at a college or 6th form and have some work placed placements for 45 days. One T Level is the equivalent of 3 A Levels. It is a 2-year course, with assessment based on exams, coursework and assignments. It can lead to university, college, higher and degree apprenticeship or work.
Vocational and Technical QualificationsThese subjects allow you to study for skills and practical knowledge needed for employment. They can prepare you for a range of employment opportunities such as Travel and Tourism, Catering and Beauty. These courses are usually studied at college.
Applied Qualifications (BTECs)
Qualifications that give you a range of sector-based skills for areas such as business, media, engineering, leisure and science. These subjects tend to be a blend of classroom-practice learning and developing some practical skills. It can lead to university, college, higher and degree apprenticeship or work.
Apprenticeships
Intermediate, advance higher and degree apprenticeships combine practical workplace skills with learning. You will spend 80% of your time in the workplace and 20% with study at college or training provider. The course will be for a minimum of one year. It can lead to to work, higher level of apprenticeship and university study.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Culbreth, Careers Adviser (r.culbreth@thelenham.viat.org.uk)Post 16 Open Events
6th Forms and Colleges will offer a range of Open Events for you to visit with your parents/carers.
Below are the different providers with links to their website for up to date information on Open Events and deadlines for applications.
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Sixth Forms in Ashford and Maidstone |
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The Lenham School |
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Invicta Grammar School |
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Valley Park School |
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls |
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Maidstone Grammar School |
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Oakwood Park Grammar School |
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Cornwallis Academy |
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Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre |
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The North School |
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Colleges |
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Hadlow College |
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Midkent College |
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Ashford/ Canterbury/ Folkestone/ Dover/ Sheppey/ Broadstairs (EKC Group) |
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Canterbury College |
https://www.canterburycollege.ac.uk/ |
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Apprenticeships |
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Apprenticeships can be found and applied for through this link: https://jobs.kent.gov.uk/working-here/starting-your-career-with-us/be-an-apprentice Intermediate Apprenticeships are the equivalent of GCSEs Advanced Apprenticeships are the equivalent of A-Levels. |
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This information will be regularly updated so do continue to check this page.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Culbreth, Careers Adviser (r.culbreth@thelenham.viat.org.uk)
Applying for Post 16 Options
In order to apply for 6th Form or College, applications must be made through KentChoices.
https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk
You can also search for options through KentChoices as well.
You will need a login for KentChoices, this will be posted to you. You will need to complete your application including:
- Personal Details
- Predicted Grades (from your Progress Tracker)
- Statement for application.
In order to support you with making these applications the below guide can help:
Apprenticeships can be searched and applied through the below link:
https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/courses/employer-apprenticeship-search
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Culbreth, Careers Advisor. (r.culbreth@thelenham.viat.org.uk)
