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When I’ve finished my GCSEs, do I have to stay at school until I'm 18?

When I’ve finished my GCSEs, do I have to stay at school until I'm 18?. No, there are many options. Y ou can stay at school, come to College or train on the job with an Apprenticeship in the subject area of your choice. So what is an Apprenticeship?.

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When I’ve finished my GCSEs, do I have to stay at school until I'm 18?

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  1. When I’ve finished my GCSEs, do I have to stay at school until I'm 18? No, there are many options. You can stay at school, come to College or train on the job with an Apprenticeship in the subject area of your choice.

  2. So what is an Apprenticeship? An Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn and pick up recognised qualifications. We work with local employers and have many vacancies on our website.

  3. Apprentice Avionics Engineer This is Tegan Foster. She works at Wattisham and is also studying at West Suffolk College for an NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering

  4. Painting and Decorating Housekeeping Information Technology Accounting Childcare Dental Nursing Pharmacy Hairdressing Business Administration Front Office Bricklaying Plumbing Electrical Engineering Retail Hospitality Playwork Roofing and Tiling Care Warehousing and Storage Carpentry Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

  5. I’ve been told College is an easy option, is that true? No! Our Level 3 courses are equivalent to A Levels and you still need to get 5 GCSEs at grade A*- C to get on a Level 3 course.

  6. Level 4 • Higher Apprenticeship • Level 3 • A and AS Level, Advanced Apprenticeship, Subsidiary/Extended Certificate/Diploma, CACHE Diploma, Access • Level 2 • GCSEs A-C, NVQ2, Apprenticeship, Diploma, CACHE Certificate

  7. Can I only get into University if I do A Levels? No. Around 600 of our Level 3 students progress to University. You get your results by the end of July so you can secure your place at university before A Level students.

  8. De Montfort University University of Newcastle UCS Bury St Edmunds Newcastle University University of Essex Leeds University University of the West of Scotland London Metropolitan University Brighton University University of Leeds University of Brighton Kingston University Brunel University Edge Hill University Royal Holloway University Nottingham Trent University University of Glamorgan University of Bath University of Greenwich University of East Anglia University of Exeter

  9. What can I study at West Suffolk College? We offer courses and training in a wide range of subjects across different sectors. We have fantastic facilities and our tutors have industry experience.

  10. Graphic Design Beauty Therapy Health Science Childcare IT Bricklaying Music Plumbing Art and Design Interactive Media Automotive Plastering Construction and the Built Environment Health and Social Care Public Services Painting and Decorating Hospitality Performing Arts Business Sport Photography Travel and Tourism Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Carpentry and Joinery Media Production Engineering Hairdressing Electrical Installation Construction

  11. The Gateway

  12. The Gateway

  13. Our Facilities

  14. Our Facilities

  15. Student Services

  16. Student Services You will be supported throughout your time as a student at West Suffolk College both with your studies and beyond.

  17. What is it like to be a student at WSC? College is a great place to learn where you will be treated like an adult and you’ll make great friends.

  18. How to Apply By Post – Fill in an application form and post it In Person – Fill in an application form and bring it to us Online – www.westsuffolk.ac.uk • Open Day – You’ll be given an interview date straight away

  19. Want to find out what we’re all about? Come along to one of our Open Events Or, come and Have a Go at one of our courses at The Apex. Saturday 12 October 10.00am – 2.00pm November 2013 Thursday 7 November 6.30pm – 8.30pm Saturday 9 November 9.30am – 12.00pm Monday 11 November 6.30pm – 8.30pm

  20. Contact Details • Check our website www.westsuffolk.ac.uk • Facebook • Twitter @WestSuffolk • Call us on 01284 716333 • Call in

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