A Levels

Study several subjects at school, college or sixth form

Age: 16 and over

Cost: Free

Leads to: Higher Education, Apprenticeship or employment

You usually study A Levels over 2 years. Most students choose 3 subjects to study but you can take more or less. 

Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs (grades 9 to 4). Some subjects require grade 6 if they are being continued on from GCSE level.