Study Levels
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"The teachers are very helpful and encouraging; they even helped me with my future plans. I am continuing my A Levels here and I will continue trying hard." |
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"The teachers were brilliant! I want to go to a university and be a CEO of a major Marketing Corporation. The teaching is excellent at Harrow College." |
Harrow College delivers a range of courses suitable for students from different educational backgrounds. Here is a list of the types of courses we offer to help you decide which level is right for you.
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AS/A Levels
AS (Advanced Subsidiary) level is a 1 year course and A2 level is the second year in the same subject, leading to a full A level qualification.
BTECs
BTECs are career-based courses that give you a practical, real-world approach to learning while developing key knowledge and skills. They prepare you for work or progression to university in specific vocational areas. BTEC Level 3 Diplomas earn you UCAS points allowing you to go on and take a BTEC HND/HNC or Honours degree.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
gives you a specialist work-related focus, enabling you to extend your knowledge of the work area and your practical skills. It is a 2 year advanced level course equal to 3 A levels.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma
will give you a strong grounding in the expertise and knowledge base of a particular work sector. It is a 2 year advanced level course equal to 2 A levels.
BTEC Level 2 Diploma
is a 1 year intermediate level course from which you’ll be able to progress to advanced level courses such as BTEC Level 3 or A levels.
BTEC Level 1 Diploma
will prepare you for work or a course from which you’ll be able to progress to higher level courses such as the BTEC Level 2 Diploma or NVQ. It is a 1 year foundation level course.
GCSE
is a 1 year course normally taken as a retake alongside another course, or GCSE package of courses, but not as a complete retake programme.
NVQs
(National Vocational Qualification) give a work based qualification in a specific job related area. NVQs are offered at levels 1, 2 and 3.
Skills for Working Life
Skills for Working Life courses are pre-vocational courses for students who have completed their secondary education but have yet to gain the requirements for level 1 courses.
Supported Learning
Courses for Learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities provide a platform to develop communications, numeracy and information technology skills. The Harrow4U website offers Learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities and their parents information they may find helpful.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are at NVQ Levels 2 and 3 on Work Based Learning schemes which allow students to combine paid work with study. For further information on apprenticeships visit the National Apprenticeship Service website, www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Pre-Apprenticeships
Are Level 1 qualifications and an entry route to Apprenticeships. They are currently offered in Childcare.
Whilst the College offers an extensive range of A levels, it is also the hub for vocational courses in Harrow and surrounding areas. We specialise in work-based and vocational course provision. Students are increasingly choosing the vocational route and succeed in moving on to university and employment every year. If you choose this route we will prepare you to leave us ready for the world of work or further study and with robust practical and theoretical skills. Vocational courses are best suited to those students who prefer practical learning, coursework assessments and a route to employment or further study.
For further information on apprenticeships visit the National Apprenticeship Service website, www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Retitling of BTEC Qualifications
For more information see www.direct.gov.co.uk
