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What to do after finishing GCSEs?
What options do I have after taking my GCSE exams?
- Stay on at school or college. A-levels are a good option if you’re planning on going to university.
- Apply for an apprenticeship. More and more apprenticeships are becoming available.
- Look for a job.
What are options for students after GCSE?
Their options are to take academic qualifications, such as A levels, BTECs, IB or T Levels or take vocational qualifications, such as an apprenticeship or job with training. If they’ve struggled to get good results at GCSE, they can do an internship or traineeships to get the experience to progress.
What jobs can I get with my GCSE options?
10 jobs you can get with your GCSEs
- Accounts Clerks.
- Receptionists.
- Medical Secretaries.
- Customer Service Assistant.
- Waiting staff.
- Engineering Maintenance Fitter.
- Fitness Instructor.
- Healthcare Assistants.
What are the options for 16 year olds?
What are the choices for my child at 16?
- Full time education at a school or college e.g. A Levels or Vocational Qualifications;
- A ‘T Level’- New two year Level 3 qualifications – equivalent to 3 x A levels, delivered in college and related to a job role.
- An apprenticeship or traineeship.
What if my child fails GCSEs?
You can still enrol to retake your GCSEs at a local school or college. This means you’ll have a timetable and attend classes with other GCSE students. For Maths and English, resitting is compulsory if you haven’t achieved a pass (grade 4).
Can you leave school after GCSEs and get a job?
Some teenagers wonder if it is okay to leave school or college with the intention of working on a job full-time. In reality, it is not legal to get a full-time job before a student hits the school leaving age.
What is next after GCSE?
So, what are my options? You may choose to: Stay at School, go to a College or Sixth Form and study full time courses. Get a job and take a work related course alongside it such as an OCR National, BTEC, City and Guilds or other accredited course.
What GCSE Do I need to be a doctor?
What GCSEs should I take to become a doctor or a dentist? To work in the medical profession, you will need at least seven GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) including Science, English Language and Maths. Science may be a Double or Triple Award.
Can I leave college 17?
Is it okay to give up education for a job? In short, although it is against the law to quit education before you turn 18, there are really no legal consequences for breaking this rule.