Football Academy

Applications Open: - Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - Thursday 20th August 2026.

General Sixth Form Entry Requirements: - Minimum 4 GCSE passes at Grade 4 and above to study BTEC or vocational courses; 5 GCSE passes at 4 and above to study A level/BTEC combination; 5 GCSE's at Grades 5 and above to study straight A Levels.

*Please note there may be subject specific entry requirements which also need to be met.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices. Applications via email will not be accepted.

Football IQ U19 Coaching & Leadership Academy

In partnership with Ursuline College Sixth Form

Unlock your potential with a full-time football programme delivered alongside your academic studies—designed for ambitious 16–19-year-olds.

The programme is designed to help students achieve excellence both on and off the pitch, developing their football ability while supporting strong academic performance.

Delivered by Football IQ’s professional coaching team, led by Semi Professional Football Players TJ Jadama, Henry Young & Jacob Mensah,

Why Choose This Programme

- Train in a highly structured, professional environment.

- Develop as a player and a leader, on and off the pitch.

- Progress toward playing at the highest level possible.

- Pursue recognised coaching qualifications to start your coaching journey.

- Access potential scholarship pathways with universities across the USA.

- Learn from qualified, highly experienced professional coaches.

Students receive:

• High-quality coaching from qualified staff

• Individual technical and tactical training

• Position-specific sessions including goalkeeping

• Comprehensive fitness and conditioning programmes

• Sport Therapy support and injury management

Students will also have opportunities to:

• Gain FA Coaching Qualifications (fully funded by Sports IQ)

• Study Sports Leadership Level 3 (worth 16 UCAS points)

• Play fixtures

This Academy provides a genuine pathway to university-level sport, coaching careers, or professional football, all while gaining valuable academic qualifications.

Players must be committed, talented, and passionate seeking a professional training setting alongside their studies.

FOOTBALL IQ………..ITS TIME TO THINK ABOUT YOUR GAME

Applicants will be invited to a football trial before the course starts.

If you have 4 or more GCSE at grades 9 - 4 this course can be selected, in adition to 3 other academic qualifications or vocational subjects.

You could take this course with a related GCE or other qualification to prepare for further education in areas of sport such as BTEC Higher Nationals in Sport Management or related degree programmes. You could also go on to study an NVQ vocational qualification in Sports Development, which could be work-based. With further training, you could go into a job related to sport such as a Sport Coach, Trainer or Gym Instructor . The course provides a work related programme of study so you could go straight into a job as it helps you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers are looking for, especially in the sport and exercise sector.