Options for 14 to 19 year olds
There are three main routes that you can take on your journey through education and training, The different types of qualifications are listed below:
General qualifications
GCSEs, A levels and International Baccalaureate
These can be studied at school or at college. Please speak with your teacher or Connexions PA for advice.
Richmond Adult Community College
Applied or vocational qualifications
14-19 Diplomas and BTECs
Work-based qualifications
Apprenticeships (including young, advanced and higher)
Work-based learning
All of the above routes lead to higher level qualifications such as degrees and ultimately into work.
For more information on qualifications
The journey planner
(pdf, 347KB) gives a visual idea of the different levels of qualifications and an example of a route that you could take through education and training.
Choices 2011(pdf, 1533KB) course brochure lists the course options available for Richmond upon Thames students aged 16 to 19.
Directgov website gives an explanation of what the different qualifications mean.
www.mychoicelondon.co.uk provides information on qualifications and jobs available in London.