After finishing your GCSEs, you will have the opportunity to choose from colleges, sixth forms and other further education opportunities in Cardiff. All of these will offer a variety of subjects and courses for you to choose from if you plan to continue your education.
Take a look at the following options to see what each has to offer. If you would like to apply, you can contact your chosen college directly using the links below.
Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) is one of the largest colleges in the country – transforming education and training across the capital region of Wales. We have over 20,000 students each year and a large staff team of industry experts, sector specialists and knowledgeable and experienced support teams. We are teaching people in top class industry facilities and centres of excellence across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan; in the community and in workplaces across the region, Wales and the world. We are constantly striving to ensure we are offering the best quality education and training – with Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for Education and Training, Estyn, awarding us a ‘double good’ for the quality of our teaching and learning.
If you’re thinking about College, visiting us at an Open Evening is a great way to find out more. At an Open Evening you can speak to tutors about your course of interest, take a tour of the facilities on site, get advice and guidance and learn about support and opportunities offered by the College. You can even apply there and then with help on hand from friendly staff. Booking in advance is recommended.
Are you unsure which course would be best for you or would like help to decide? Maybe you would like to visit one of our campuses and see the range of facilities, workshops, restaurants and salon facilities. Please contact our Student Recruitment Officer, Jo Tanner on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
A Personal Learning Account (PLA) is a programme funded by Welsh Government. If you are eligible, PLAs provide access to free courses and professional qualifications which develop your skills and can help you to progress or change your career.
St Davids College is a sixth form college specifically for young people aged 16 to 19, located on one campus in Pen-y-lan, Cardiff. It offers mainly Level 3 courses, with a mix of A Levels, BTEC qualifications and WJEC Diplomas. Known for its high quality education, Coleg Dewi Sant recognizes that it is a college that is there to serve the community around it. It is a college for students of all backgrounds and abilities and has a reputation for supporting all learners. It has the most diverse student body of any college in Wales. Learners thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance and respect. Around 1500 learners attend St David's every year, from Cardiff, RCT, Caerphilly, the Vale of Glamorgan and the surrounding areas. More able and talented learners benefit from the Honors Program, a pastoral program that caters to learners' need for higher learning and enhances students' post-college aspirations. As well as supportive pastoral programmes, St David's College also has strong provision for life after St David's - be it university, apprenticeships or employment. For more information about the courses St David's College offers, visit www.stdavidscollege.ac.uk
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Cardiff City Foundation is the registered charity of Cardiff City Football Club. They run post-16 education courses that combine educational studies with sport in a unique environment, supporting young people to progress into further education, employment and training.
The BA (Hons) in Sports Business and Management allows students to study remotely with Cardiff City FC Foundation at Cardiff City House of Sport. The course will teach you aspects of sports business and management including marketing, managing people and projects, strategy and governance.
Information on a career in education, roles within schools, further education, work-based learning and youth work. Access to training and career opportunities in Wales.
Hoop Recruitment offers temporary and permanent job opportunities across Wales. They specialise in Social Care, Education, Nursing, Social Work, Human Resources and Professional services.
The aim of the programme is to foster Black undergraduate talent. Black talent is currently underrepresented in our industry. Through our Black Talent in Business programme you’ll complete a 3-day paid programme, which could lead to an offer of a further opportunity.
