Year 11 Options
This page provides you with information about the Post 16 Options available after Year 11 and support to make this transition. As per Government regulations, all students in the UK are required to remain in Education and Training until the age of 18 years old.
Students have the option to study an Academic qualification such as A-Levels, Vocational qualifications such as a BTEC, Technical qualifications such as a T-Level. Alternatively, students can apply for an Apprenticeship which is working (80%) and learning (20%). More information on all these options can be found below.
What are my options after GCSEs?
To make an informed decision on your next steps after Year 11, please find information on A-Levels, T-Levels and Apprenticeships below:
| A-Levels |
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This is where you choose 3-4 subjects to continue studying at a college or a sixth form. This is the academic route to go to University.
Subjects examples may be Psychology, English, Biology- requiring at least a 6 in the subject you want to study as well as English and Maths A levels | Skills for Careers
| BTEC |
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This is equivalent to A-Levels, where you pick one course to study What is a BTEC diploma? Nationals, Firsts & Apprenticeships
Examples may be- BTEC Business, BTEC IT
| T Levels |
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A new qualification that came out in 2020 where you choose one course to study consisting of 80% studying, 20% work experience/ placement at a college or sixth form
Subject examples maybe Engineering or Healthcare science- Requiring at least 5 GCSES Grade 4 and above T Levels | The Next Level Qualification
| Apprenticeships |
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An Apprenticeship is when you are paid to work a job whilst completing a qualification - 20% studying, 80% working in a real Job. You must be 16 to apply for an Apprenticeship, and can apply for a Degree Level Apprenticeship when you are 18 Years old.
An example of an Apprenticeship may be Operational Firefighter- Level 3, Assistant Accountant - Level 3- Requiring at least 5 GCSES Grade 4 and above
Apply to Apprenticeships - Find an apprenticeship - GOV.UK
What to do after GCSEs or Nationals? Follow this the UCAS link to discover your options.
At George Green’s School we believe every child should have tailored impartial guidance to support a successful transition their next steps after Year 11.
To support this, all Year 11 students have a one-to-one Careers guidance meeting with a qualified Careers adviser from Tower Hamlets Young Work Path for 50 minutes. Each child will have an action plan created with information and next steps supporting their career choices and find out all vocational and non-vocational forms of study.
For further information please contact Tower Hamlets Workpath on
or call on
Every year, we invite in a range of colleges, sixth forms and apprenticeship providers into George Green's School to speak to our students in Year 11. This provides our students with the opportunity to find out all options, both academic and vocational in order to make an informed choice about their future.
Continuing to George Green’s Sixth Form after GCSEs allows students to build on their achievements in a supportive, family-like environment. They benefit from expert teaching, personalised mentoring, enrichment opportunities, and bespoke university guidance, giving them the best preparation for A Levels, higher education, and future careers.
Follow the link below to learn more about our Sixth Form Offer.
