Soccer Elite Football Academy

Applications open: 10 November 2025

Application deadline: 13th February 2026

Entry Requirements: - 5 x GCSEs Grade 4-9 including English. Maths desirable. Please see individual courses for subject entry requirements. Please visit our website for more information https://www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/830/welcome

Subject Choices: - You will need to select a minimum of 3 subjects to study and these can be a mixture of A Levels and BTECs with SEFA and MWBA in addition to your full time studies.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

SEFA SCHOLARS OUR MISSION

Academic achievements are the cornerstone of our values. We will provide a learning experience which develops the individual ready for wider world locally, nationally and globally.

From a footballing perspective, we will provide coaching of the highest professional standard and aim to give talented footballers the opportunity to progress in the game. Player development is a key value for us.

We have a massive task and challenge to undertake this forthcoming season! The Academy is desperate for more young players to move on to professional football clubs, we are increasing our efforts in order to gain even more success on the pitch & join our 4 full professionals that have come through the ranks.

Whether a Development or Elite Scholar we must see players flourish and enjoy ‘doing it right’ under a new regime. The ‘Standard of Performance’ must rise in every aspect from the way you appear, your attitude, mannerisms and performances in both training, games & your education.

We will only ever expect the best of everything from our scholarship players and they should demand the best from themselves and their team mates each and every working day. This way we can create the culture and environment we want and one that’ll maximise growth and opportunity. Ultimately, this is to make their time with us more enjoyable and productive on every level.

ELITE SCHOLARSHIP

The SEFA Scholarship's are the pinnacle of the Academy and aims to help young players make the move from youth and amateur football into the professional & semi-professional game. While improving and developing players, coaches and sports professionals is the primary focus, it offers much more than just football coaching, fully immersing participants the ultimate professional footballer experience for a full 9 month season. As well as top level training sessions devised by UEFA Licensed Coaches, current and ex pro's, you'll enjoy going head to head with some of the countries best pro clubs.

Soccer Elite Scholarship can only be accessed through the Maplesden Noakes Sixth Form.

The Scholarships runs in conjunction with at least three other academic courses. In order to succeed, students will need to balance their determination to achieve in both their academic courses and football development.

On occasion, scholars may miss lessons due to the timings of fixtures. It is essential that Soccer Elite scholars are up-to-date and on track in all their subjects in order to attend these fixtures.

Progression

Exit routes for the players are excellent as Soccer Elite has contacts with many different clubs throughout the south east at both professional and semi-professional level. Alternatively, students may wish to pursue their academic qualifications at college or university or go into employment within the sport and leisure industries. Where can I find out more information: Additional information can be obtained from the school or from Soccer Elite www.soccerelitefa.com

5 x 4-9 GCSEs and individual entry requirements for chosen courses. SEFA needs to be an addition to your three courses .

Your name and contact details will be shared directly with Soccer Elite to arrange a football trial.

Exit routes for the players are excellent as Soccer Elite has contacts with many different clubs throughout the south east at both professional and semi-professional level. Alternatively, students may wish to pursue their academic qualifications at college or university or go into employment within the sport and leisure industries. Where can I find out more information: Additional information can be obtained from the school or from Soccer Elite www.soccerelitefa.com