Why choose BTEC? 

• BTECs are a practical-based, vocational qualification which offers the same equivalence to A-Levels when converted into UCAS points in terms of applications to universities.

• Assessments are via regular coursework and projects throughout the 2-year course. As there are no exams, BTECs can relieve the pressure of exams, spreading out the work that dictates your final grade as 100% of your final grade will come from these coursework components. 

• Students are able to take a combination of BTECs and A-Levels in order to have a balance between hands-on learning whilst also taking more traditional subjects. 

• BTECs are taught through application with students often going on educational visits and meeting industry specialists.

• BTECs truly prepare students for the real world, offering them practical skills to be successful in the industry of their choosing. If you enjoy practical learning and want to study a specialised range of subjects, BTECs are the perfect option for you.

Some statistics of BTEC's and UK Universities. 

• 26% of students entering UK universities last year, did so with BTEC qualifications (UCAS).

• 95% of all universities accept the BTEC Level 3 Diploma as equivalent to A Level (UCAS). 

• 4 out of 5 students that go to university with the BTEC qualification, gain a 1st or 2nd class degree (LSE report).

• The BTEC qualification gives its students an advantage in the first year of undergraduate study and they are better prepared for the demands of university (LSE report)

• ⅓ of businesses prefer BTEC qualifications due to the skills and abilities they develop (CBI)

• The BTEC qualification enables students to become occupationally ready to take up employment in business, immediately after the qualification. 

• Offers a non-examination (100% coursework) pathway through the Sixth Form. 

• BTECs are career-focused qualifications taken by over 1 million learners every year and are recognised in more than 70 countries worldwide (Pearson).