Find out about colleges, sixth forms and courses in Southwark for young people aged 16 and older.
We support all school leavers who want to take a course in further education.
Our post-16 service can advise you about starting at sixth form, or college and help you find job training.
Find out more about courses in Southwark, including vocational courses and apprenticeships:
Other further education places in Southwark provide training to prepare you for work, including:
Find out more about further education courses and funding on the GOV.UK website.
If you’re not sure what you want to do, read our post 16 prospectus (PDF, 2.72 MB) which includes:
If you cannot find what you need, contact the sixth form or college directly.
If things change during Year 12 or 13, we’re here to support you.
It’s important to:
Get in touch by emailing post16service@southwark.gov.uk.
If you’re in Year 11 at secondary school, this is a good time to look at our Post 16 Prospectus (PDF, 2.72 MB).
This guide will help you figure out what you want to do and how you want to learn after you finish secondary school.
When you start Year 12 your options include:
See our Post 16 Prospectus (PDF, 2.72 MB) for more information on entry requirements.
When you apply for college or sixth form, you’ll need:
If you’re new to the UK, the college or sixth form can check your qualifications and let you know if you meet the entry requirements.
If you’re applying for an apprenticeship, you’ll also need to meet certain criteria and the process can take up to three months. Check the college or sixth form website for more information.
If you miss the September start for a course, contact the Post 16 Service as soon as possible.
We’ll do our best to help you find a place at another college, or with a different programme or service.
It’s important you have all of your documents ready to enrol so that you can go to an interview as soon as we find a match.
If you’re in Year 12 or Year 13, you can fill in our post 16 activity survey. This will point you to advice and guidance to help you explore your options.
This will let us know if you’re interested in education, employment or training.
We will help you explore your options and find a path that suits you.