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

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