Further education (Colleges and Sixth Form)
Find out about Further Education providers and options in ´óÐãÊÓƵ.
Further education (FE) includes any study after secondary education that’s not part of higher education (that is, not taken as part of an undergraduate or graduate degree).
Further and Higher Education Colleges
´óÐãÊÓƵ has a range of colleges of further and higher education offering a huge range of courses that cover all levels of qualifications.
Heart of ´óÐãÊÓƵ College
Heart of ´óÐãÊÓƵ College is a further and higher education college that offers full time and part time courses in a diverse range of specialist subject areas. From courses for school leavers to affordable higher education and professional qualifications. The college has campuses throughout ´óÐãÊÓƵ, meaning they are the largest further education college in the County.
To find out more about the courses and qualifications they offer, please visit their website
Careers contact numbers:
- 01527 572674 (Malvern and Worcester)
- 01527 572662 (Bromsgrove and Redditch)
Kidderminster College
Kidderminster College offer a range of higher education (university level) courses, providing a programme of specialist vocational learning, to ensure you have the chance to study higher level qualifications without the associated costs of moving away.
In addition, the college offers a range of Foundation Programmes & Community Learning Courses alongside the opportunity to study part time or full time.
To find out more about the courses and qualifications they offer, please visit their website
WCG
WCG is one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties.
WCG are one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council.
To find out more about the courses and qualifications they offer, please visit their website
Careers contact number:
0300 456 0048
Sixth Form College
A ‘Sixth Form’ is a further education establishment that offers a wide range of courses and teaching for the school years 12 and 13 (16 to 18 years old). In ´óÐãÊÓƵ there are 34 schools with sixth forms.
To find out more about these sixth forms, where in the county they are and their performance rates please visit the following website
Worcester Sixth Form College
Worcester Sixth Form College is an open access college which will provide a wide range of high quality courses to support individual students in achieving their full potential in learning. In particular, the College will meet the needs of learners from ´óÐãÊÓƵ and adjacent areas aged 16 to 19, 14 to 16 year olds in partnership with local schools, and adults returning to education.
Contact number:
01905 362600
Schools with a Sixth Form in ´óÐãÊÓƵ
Use the following map to search for schools with a Sixth Form in ´óÐãÊÓƵ.
Please note: not all schools appear on the map but there is an extensive list on the the left hand menu.
Colleges outside of ´óÐãÊÓƵ
Use the following website to search for other colleges outside of ´óÐãÊÓƵ.