Further Education

Access Sport, part of the country's largest privately funded college. We provide a variety of sport courses for 16-19 year olds at a brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Newcastle. We also provide learners with access to significant higher education and industry partnerships, as well as fully funded international tours and much more. 

Bede Academy 6th Form offers a range of academic and vocational, pathways, including t levels in engineering and healthcare sectors. We offer a range of subjects which are based in state of the art classrooms and workshops. T levels are delivered from bespoke facilities, in an industrial setting to prepare our young people for post-18 pathways, be that work, apprenticeships or or university. 

Gateshead College is one of the top performing colleges in England  At Gateshead College we offer the highest standards of education and real world skills. It’s a combination we call employment edge and it’s totally unique to Gateshead College. The college offers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships, T Levels and A Levels. We’re committed to recognising and celebrating individuality. 

Sixth Form at The King Edward VI School, an outstanding Post 16 education provider in Northumberland that secured the highest quality outcomes for all students. Proud of our inclusive entry criteria and substantial range of courses, students thrive in a challenging and supportive environment with a range of exclusive opportunities and facilities.

MPCT are a military preparation college supporting people aged 16-25 with a career in the armed forces, as well as providing IAG, Employability support, and building confidence and leadership skills. 

Newcastle College is a further and higher education college, offering hundreds of vocational courses, degrees and apprenticeships to learners across the North East. Students here learn the skills that employers really need and benefit from first-class facilities, tutors with real experience and opportunities to learn directly from industry experts. Our award-winning student support team helps everyone get the best out of their time with us. 

If you are between 14-19 years old and wish to pursue a career within the STEM industries, North East Futures UTC will provide you with a very unique education.

Driven to fill the skills gap in the Digital Technology and Healthcare Science sectors in our region, North East Futures UTC has no catchment area.

Northumberland College is the largest further education provider in Northumberland, with centres across the county, including sites in Ashington and Kirkley Hall. We offer hundreds of full-time, part-time courses, Apprenticeships and our new T Level courses. 

SA Performing Arts Centre - We're Drama School... but different! SA Full Time College is a Musical Theatre conservatoire. We provide intensive and dynamic training for those dreaming of a career in the highly demanding and constantly evolving performing arts industry. At audition, we look for those who are seriously dedicated, ambitious and most importantly, talented! There are qualification pathways for students aged 16+ and 18+ with funding and scholarships available. If you know you want to be a performer, why wait? 

Tyne Coast College is one of the largest groups of college's in the North East. South Shields Marine School is a world renowned provision for Maritime training, training cadets and pre cadets to achieve their nautical career goals. 

Tyne Coast College is one of the largest groups of college's in the North East. Tyne Met is a Further Education College boasting a wide range of vocational and technical qualifications across all levels. 

As an aviation student, you’ll be based at our award-winning Aviation Academy and learn the skills you need for a high flying career in the aviation engineering sector.  The Academy, based at Newcastle Airport, includes a 12,000m2 aircraft hangar, multiple training aircraft including a Jetstream 31 and a Boeing 737. You’ll also have access to an electronics training suite, and an aerospace, mechanical and airframe repair workshop to help give you the skills you need!