What is a School-College Course?

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

As part of your school timetable in S4, S5 and S6 you can choose to study a college course.

Studying at college will enable you to gain additional skills and experiences that will help to prepare you for future studies and/or a career.

Other benefits include:

Choose from subjects not available at school
Get an insight into the course and career opportunities
Meet students from other schools with the same interests as you
Expand your social life
Learn in an adult environment
Access to gym facilities (over 16s)
Use of College restaurants and Salon
Help is available for full-time college applications
You get a Student Card (store discounts)

What can I do with a College qualification?

Gaining a college level qualification while you are still at school looks good on your applications for college, university, a modern apprenticeship, or a job. The qualification will help you demonstrate your skills and knowledge in a specific subject area, making you a more desirable candidate. You may also be able to progress to a higher level qualification at college, giving you a head start when you have left school.