T-levels

T-levels are offered by many schools and colleges across England and offer your child an ideal first step into a future career. Currently, your child can choose to study one of 21 different T-levels that cover a wide range of sectors and interests, with even more being made available from September 2025. Entry requirements vary by school or college.

Each two-year course has been designed with employers from multiple sectors. Young people spend 80% of their time in the classroom at school or college, and 20% of their time learning on-the-job to prepare them for employment or further study, like a higher level apprenticeship, a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) or a degree. The structure and content of the T-level programme is approved by government. There is one awarding body per T-level subject.

Key facts

• Equivalent to three A-levels and also studied over two years
• 80% usually spent in the classroom and 20% in workplace environment
• Prepares your child for employment or further study

Potential next steps

• Apprenticeships
• HTQs, higher certificates, diplomas or foundation degrees
• Undergraduate degree
• Employment