T-levels are a government-backed, career focused qualifications for 16- to 19 year olds. They’re equivalent to three A-levels and are also backed by hundreds of British businesses, who helped to design the courses.
T-levels are offered by many schools and colleges across England and offer your child an ideal first step into their future career. Your child can choose to study over 20 different T-levels that cover a wide range of sectors and interests.
More about T-levels
A two year course which includes a 45 day industry placement providing you with both knowledge and skills
Focuses on vocational skills and is equivalent to three A-levels
As a T-level student you spend 80% of your time in college, being taught by industry specialists, and 20% of your time placed in industry
What can T-levels lead to?
Once you have completed your T-level you can choose whether to continue into higher education to complete a higher technical qualification (HTQ) or go into employment. The time that you spent in industry during your course will have prepared you for the reality of the world of work and form the basis of a technical career.
T-levels are available in these areas:
- Digital
- Business and administration
- Construction
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Education and childcare
- Health and science
- Legal, finance and accounting
- Agricultural and land management
- Animal care and management
- Catering
- Craft and design
- Hairdressing and barbering
- Media