Education
Life beyond the GCSE - choose the most suitable career path for you
When many pupils move up from primary to secondary school it is considered a “done deal” that they will carry on their studies into sixth form. The new academies still offer this
choice, but some of the grammar schools operate a minimum entry requirement for students – and those who don’t gain sufficient A*-C grades at GCSE generally aren’t allowed to stay on for their final two years. Fortunately, this is rarely the end of
the road. A move into another school sixth
form, an academic route at college – or a vocational course, perhaps as part of an apprenticeship – are all available in Mid Kent, while students prepared to travel further afield or into London might opt for a specialist course in music, drama, sport or the arts. As well as A-levels, you can study for PreU and Extended Project
qualifications. With such a wide range of course subjects available to study in sixth forms, visiting the school open days is the perfect opportunity to see what they have to offer you. Many students thrive in a college
atmosphere, which is very different to school. One advantage of a college over school is that terms tend to start later and are more in line with university terms, which gives you more time to decide precisely what you want to do – and then apply for a place. While many students opt to take A-
levels, if you decide the world of academia is not for you, colleges also offer a refreshing choice of options, which can lead to a rewarding career, whether it be in business, beauty, engineering or electronics. Apprenticeships offer the best of both
worlds, as they allow you to gain new skills and get paid at the same time.
Tuition is funded by the Government (and the employer for those aged 19 and over) and students generally attend college on a day release basis, gaining experience both on and off the job. An enthusiastic student with a passion
for their future career can often find this to be the most fulfilling way forward. While schools naturally put great store on GCSE grades, these are just one step on the ladder to success.
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