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Foundation Year

North School, The

The North School, Essella Road, ASHFORD, Kent, TN24 8AL

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 2
Preparation for Life and Work

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
The North School
3 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

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

Details of our Pathways and Option Blocks can be seen in the Gallery or viewed here

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

Level 2 Foundation Year: This pathway is for students who have the capability of progressing to study Level 3 courses but need a further year at Level 2. Courses will include the opportunity to resit GCSE English/Maths (or an equivalent), work experience along with other Level 2 qualifications to prepare students for the progression to Level 3. Completion of a Foundation Year will typically result in a further two years in the Sixth Form or students may progress to another provider for alternative courses.




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