Dover Athletic Football Academy (Block E)

Abbey School, The

London Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8RZ

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

The Abbey School

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Block E

Application Instructions

Applications Open - 13th October 2025

Applications Close - Not applicable

Entry Requirements - 5 x 4-9 grades, including English and maths. Individual course criteria apply

How to Apply -

External Students Please apply via KentChoices. Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information. https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login.

Internal students - apply via Applicaa - you will receive an email from Applicaa on 27th November, or use the link here - https://abbey.applicaa.com/

Contact ncrouch@abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk with any questions

Course Summary

Dover Athletic Football Academy are a licensed Football Academy and play in the National Youth League, the highest league outside professional status. The Academy players train every day like professionals, improving their knowledge of the game in order to take them to the next level. The Academy players also study a range of A Level and BTEC courses at The Abbey School sixth form, continuing with their education to gain the necessary qualifications to take them further in their chosen career.

Course Details

• Academy players study 3 A level/BTEC Qualifications across a range of courses alongside their football commitments

• The Football Academy represents Dover Athletic FC in the National Youth League, the highest league outside of professional status

• Games programme on Wednesday afternoons in The National Youth League, National Youth Alliance and The Kent Schools Academies League

• Coaching from UEFA ‘A’ licensed coaches with professional experience

• Training daily, including full gym access and programmes

• Excellent academic results

• Excellent progression routes

• Travel grants available to all students living outside Faversham

How will it be delivered and assessed?

The Academy sits alongside our academic pathway.

Entry requirements

Completing two football trials held during February and Easter half term (dates TBC)
5 x 9-4 grades at GCSE or equivalent including English and mathematics

Your next steps...

• Dover Athletic Professional Contracts

• Non League and Professional Football Club Contracts

• Top University progression, including American Scholarship opportunities

• Apprenticeship progressions

• Leisure Industry employment

Additional information

http://www.abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk/450/about-us-1

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