College and FE providers
If you decide that school sixth form is not the right path for you, you could go to a sixth form college or a further education (FE) college after you have completed your GCSEs.
Sixth form college
Sixth form colleges can be more informal than school sixth forms.
They’re usually bigger, and they can often offer you more study options.
You'll get to make new friends from different schools.
Local sixth form colleges
Havering Sixth Form College
Address: Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3TB
Contact Number: 01708514400
Website: https://www.havering-sfc.ac.uk/
Courses offered: https://www.havering-sfc.ac.uk/courses
Leyton Sixth Form College
Address: Essex Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EQ
Contact Number: 02089289000
Website: http://www.leyton.ac.uk/
Courses offered: http://www.leyton.ac.uk/615/courses-course-search
Sir George Monoux College
Address: 190 Chingford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5AA
Contact Number: 02085233544
Courses offered: https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/coursesByPathway.asp
FE college
Go to college open days – they’re great opportunities to talk to students and tutors.
College is an adult environment where you take more responsibility for yourself and your learning – there's support and guidance available, but it‘s also a chance for you to prepare for work and life post-education.
There's usually a range of sport and leisure opportunities – employers and universities look for evidence of your wider interests and achievements, so check out college clubs and activities!
Local FE colleges
Local FE colleges
New City College:
Address: Chadwell Heath Lane, Chadwell Heath , London , RM6 4XT
Contact Number: 020 8548 7402
Website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/redbridge
Courses offered: Applied Science,Forensic Science, Business, Accounting and Finance, Computing and Information Systems, Art and Design, Graphics, Illustration, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Childcare, Early Years Education, Health and Social Care, Catering, Performing Arts, Sport Studies
Havering College of Further and Higher Education:
Address: Havering College of Further & Higher Education, Ardleigh Green Road ,Hornchurch, Essex RM11 2LL
Contact Number: 01708 462 801.
Website: https://www.havering-college.ac.uk/
Courses offered: Art and Design, Auto and Electrical Technology, Business Studies, Computing, Construction, Early Years, Health and Social Care, Hair and Beauty, Catering, Media, Music, Performing Arts, Sports, Public Services, Counselling, Youth Studies, Teaching Assistant
Barking and Dagenham College:
Address: Rush Green Campus, Dagenham Road, Romford, Essex ,RM7 0XU
Contact Number: 020 3667 0294/020 8090 3020
Website: http://www.barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk/
Courses offered: 3D Design, Art, Fashion and Textiles, Animation, Video Production, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Painting, Electrical, Administration, Secretary, Motor Engineering, Information Technology, Hairdressing, Beauty, Health and Social Care, Accounting, Pharmacy Services
Epping Forest College:
Address: Borders Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3SA
Contact Number: 020 8508 8311
Website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/epping-forest
Courses offered: Accounting, Legal Secretary, Art and Design, Hair and Beauty, Media Makeup, Business, ICT, Bricklaying, Electrical, Plumbing, Early Years Education, Health and Social Care, Creative Media, Music Technology, Performing Arts, Public Services, Sport, Travel and Tourism
Waltham Forest College:
Address:707 Forest Rd, Walthamstow, London E17 4JB
Contact Number: 020 8501 8501
Website: https://www.waltham.ac.uk/
Courses Offered: Art and Design, Automotive Engineering, Business Management, Catering, Computing and ICT, Construction, Electrical Installation, Engineering, Fashion, Hairdressing, Health and Social Care, Media, Public Services, Sport, Travel and Tourism
Newham College:
Address: Welfare Road, Stratford, London, E15 4HT
Contact Number:020 8257 4446
Website: https://www.newham.ac.uk
Courses offered: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Fashion and Textiles, Business Management, Health, Information Technology, Travel and Tourism, Electronics, Facilities Management, Early Years, Childcare, Health and Social Care, Coaching, Beauty, Electrical Installations, Barbering, Hairdressing, Teaching Assistant