Do you have any questions about the course?
- Nicola Owen-Hughes
- nicola.owenhughes@swale.at
Foundation Year
North School, The
The North School, Essella Road, ASHFORD, Kent, TN24 8AL
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: - 7th November 2025
Applications Close: - 31st March 2026. If you require any further information after our closing date please do contact nicola.owenhughes@swale.at
Entry Requirements: - Grade 4 and above in 5 GCSEs Including English and Maths for Level 3 programmes, higher grades are required for some subjects
How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices
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If you have any questions regarding the Sixth Form, our courses, facilities or our application process, please do contact us, either by telephone (01233 614613) or email (tns-sixthform-team@swale.at). We will be happy to arrange either a telephone call or meeting to answer these. We are happy to forward subject specific questions to subject leaders who may be better placed to answer your queries. We look forward to hearing from you and to meeting you.
Course Summary
For students achieving grades 3 in English and Maths and unable to move directly on to level 3 courses.
Students will have the opportunity to complete a 3 year study programme enabling them to progress onto the courses in our level 3 programme after successfully completing year 1.
This year will consist of re-sit English and Maths, a choice of subjects from Sport, Travel & Tourism and Finance Studies as well as regular work experience.
Entry requirements
Grade 3 in both English and Maths
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