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An Introduction - Sixth Form Colleges in the UK

Sixth Form Colleges in the UK There are currently over 90 sixth form colleges in the UK typically offering students aged between 16-19 a wide range of advanced level and vocational study opportunities. The fundamental purpose of such colleges within the education sector is to prepare young people for either University applications or the world of work.

Many colleges also offer courses to adults thus widening participation levels and playing a central role in the life of local communities.

This website offers a comprehensive directory of such education providers, giving you a key overview and information of which sixth form college offers courses in your area. We are sure that both staff and students will find sfcolleges.co.uk a highly valued resource.

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St Brendan's open new buildings

News Headline 1Olympic Gold medalist Amy Williams officially opened and Bishop Declan Lang blessed new buildings at ST BRENDAN'S SIXTH FORM COLLEGE in Bristol. The building works which have taken two years to complete and cost £20 million include new equipment and facilities for all subject areas including a theatre, sports hall, dance studio, art facilities including studio and dark room, library, chapel, science laboratories and social space for students.
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Wilberforce celebrates a year of success

News Headline 2Students at WILBERFORCE COLLEGE celebrated their achievements at a recent annual awards ceremony. Hundreds of students and their families descended on Hull City Hall to enjoy an evening dedicated to academic and extracurricular accomplishments. This is the seventh year running that the College has held the ceremony, awarding certificates for outstanding success and achievement. FULL STORY

Former John Ruskin Tutor awarded MBE

News Headline 3A modest teacher says he is "humbled" at being appointed an MBE by the Queen, after his own pupils nominated him. John Rowlands, who taught Economics for 43 years at JOHN RUSKIN COLLEGE, was given the prestigious title for services to education. Three pupils had written to 10 Downing Street, praising him for his "dedication and sheer love for his subject" and asking for him to be recognised. FULL STORY

Ashton SFC celebrate award of IB status

News Headline 4ASHTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE have been successful in there bid to become the only provider of the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma course in Tameside. Following a rigorous process of application to the International Baccalaureate Organisation, including a two day inspection of the facilities and staff, the IBO was happy to authorise the college to offer the IB qualification. FULL STORY

Priestley welcomes Education Chief to campus

News Headline 5PRIESTLEY COLLEGE welcomed William Lewis to campus, the Head of Innovation at the Learning and Skills Improvement Service.

The service is a sector owned body that aims to accelerate the drive for excellence in the learning and skills sector and has been responsible for the direct funding of numerous innovation projects at Priestley, in line with the College's Beacon status. FULL STORY

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