Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley
Explore your options in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley with KentChoices
We are a group of schools, training providers, and a college working together to give you the best choice of courses in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley. Take a look at what’s available and think about what suits you and your future goals. If you’re not sure, your school can help provide independent careers advice.
Use the searches below to explore courses, check entry requirements, deadlines, and open days. When you're ready, apply through your KentChoices account. Good luck!
Useful resources
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GCSE Results Day Hub
North Kent will be running a two day Results day hub at Northfleet Technology College on Thursday 20th (9am to 3pm) and Friday 21st August (10am to 3pm) Students from any schools are welcome to attend this for any support with their post 16 places.
North Kent post 16 event
North Kent will be running a North Kent wide event to support year 10 students with their post 16 choices. The provisional date for this is the 6th July 2026 and the programme will soon be confirmed.
What can I study?
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Information about schools and colleges
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- Open event: 20 November 2025
- When to apply: 21 November 2025
- Open event: 27 November 2025
- When to apply: To be confirmed
Find information and courses at Dartford Grammar School for Girls
- Open event: 18 November 2025, 17:40 - 20:00
- Applications Now open!
- Applications close: 1 February 2026
Find information and courses at Dartford Science and Technology College
- Open event: 15 January 2026, 7 - 9pm
- Applications open: 16 January 2026
- Applications close: 13 February 2026
- Open event: 12 November 2025, 4pm to 6pm
- Applications open: 12 November 2025
- Applications close: 16 January 2026
- Open event: 13 November 2025, 4.30pm to 7pm
- Applications: Now open!
- Open event: 6 November 2025, 4.30pm to 7pm
- Applications open: 7 November 2025
- Applications close: 31 July 2026
- Open day: 15 October 2025, 5pm to 8pm
- Applications open: 1 September 2025
- Applications close: 31 August 2026
- Open event: 27 November 2025, 6.30pm
- Applications open: 28 November 2025
- Applications close: 6 February 2026
- Open event: 12 November 2025, 4.30pm to 7.30pm
- Applications open: 13 November 2025
- Applications close: 13 February 2026
Open events:
- 14 October 2025, 3.30pm to 7.30pm
- 16 October 2025, 3.30pm to 7.30pm
- 24 February 2025, 3.30pm to 7pm
When to apply: Open Now!
Open events:
- 4 November 2025, 3.30pm to 7.30pm
- 26 February 2026, 3.30pm to 7pm
When to apply: Open Now!
Find more information and courses at North Kent College (Gravesend)
- Open event: 6 November 2025, 6-8.30pm
- Applications open: 7 November 2025
- Applications close: 15 February 2026
- Open event: 13 November 2025, 5pm to 7pm
- Applications: Now Open!
- Applications close: 4 September 2026
Find information and courses at Northfleet Technology College
- Open event: 11 November 2025, 5-7pm
- Applications open: 11 November 2025
- Applications close: 23 January 2026
Find information and courses at Saint George's Church of England School
- Open event: 12 November 2025, 4pm to 6pm
- Applications open: 12 November 2025
- Applications close: 12 April 2026
- Open event: 20 November 2025, 7pm to 9pm
- Applications open: 21 November 2025
- Applications close: 2 April 2026
Find information and courses at St John's Catholic Comprehensive School
- Open event: 4 December 2025, 5.30-8pm
- Applications open: 4 December 2025
- Applications close: 23 January 2026
- Open event: 20 November 2025, 6pm to 8pm
- Applications open: 3 November 2025
- Applications close: on-going
- Open event: 3 December 2025, 5pm to 8pm
- Applications open: 31 October 2025
- Applications close: 27 January 2026
Find information and courses at Wilmington Grammar School Sixth Form