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School Leavers

Are you a young person who is about to leave, or has recently left school?

Based in the heart of North Yorkshire, Selby College provides a wealth of academic, vocational and professional opportunities for learners aged 15 right up to 70+.

Since the College was established in 1984, we have invested over £35m in our facilities and today our College is home to an automated Engineering facility which boasts the latest industry 4.0 equipment, state-of-the-art construction facilities, a high-tech IT laboratory and industry-standard beauty salons.

Which path will you take?

Sixth Form

Our Sixth Form provides a stepping stone between school and university.

T Levels

T Levels combine classroom theory, practical learning and an industry placement.

Vocational Courses

If you have a specific career in mind, or prefer practical ways of learning.

Apprenticeships

Combine on-the-job training in the workplace with an employer and study at College.

Foundation Learning

A mix of vocational study, tasters and English and maths.

Careers Explorer

Find a job by sector or find careers based on your interests.

Study Programme

Support

You’ll have personal and group tutorials (called Goals) with your tutors, as well as further support from our highly skilled and dedicated team as needed.

Study Programme

Work Experience Placements

Every student at College has the opportunity to undertake meaningful work experience activities during their time at College.

Study Programme

NAVIGATE

Activities and experiences to develop skills through trips, visits, guest speakers, volunteering, enrichment, clubs and societies.

Study Programme

English & Maths

You’ll continue to study English and maths until you achieve a GCSE 9-4. This will be timetabled to fit in alongside your course.

School Leaver Courses

  • Alternative Provisions
  • Animal Care
  • Art, Design & Photography
  • Business & Management
  • Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
  • Computing
  • Construction
  • Digital Industries
  • Engineering
  • English & Humanities
  • Film, Media & Television
  • Foundation Learning
  • Hair & Beauty
  • Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
  • Maths & Science
  • Other
  • Performing Arts
  • Public Services
  • Social Sciences
  • Sport
  • Travel & Tourism

Alternative Curriculum

Start Date: September, October or January

Level 1 Introduction to Animal Care

Start Date: September

Level 2 Practical Animal Care

Start Date: September

A Level Art & Design (Photography & Art)

Start Date: September

Level 1 Art, Design & Media

Start Date: September

Level 2 Art & Design

Start Date: September

Level 3 Art & Design

Start Date: September

Level 1 Computing & Digital Design

Start Date: September

Level 2 Computing & IT

Start Date: September

T Level Digital Software Development

Start Date: September

T Level Digital Support and Security

Start Date: September

A Level - English Literature

Start Date: September

A Level English Language

Start Date: September

A Level Geography

Start Date: September

A Level History

Start Date: September

A Level Law

Start Date: September

AAQ in Health and Social Care

Start Date: September

Level 1 Health & Social Care

Start Date: September

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Start Date: September

Level 3 Technical Social Care

Start Date: September

T Level Health

Start Date: September

A Level - Mathematics

Start Date: September

A Level Biology

Start Date: September

A Level Chemistry

Start Date: September

A Level Further Mathematics

Start Date: September

A Level Physics

Start Date: September

AAQ in Applied Science

Start Date: September 2026

AAQ in Medical Science

Start Date: September

Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths

Start Date: September

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Start Date: September

A Level Psychology

Start Date: September

A Level Sociology

Start Date: September

Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Criminology

Start Date: September

Selby College Facilities

Study Areas

The College has study pods where our students can study independently or with friends in their own time. These are designed to be sound dampening so students can work peacefully.

Selby College Facilities

Enrichment Activities

When students want to wind down and enjoy their lunch breaks, they have access to multiple enrichment activities including the College's very own pool table.

Selby College Facilities

Support Services

As a College, we take pride in our student support services. Our reception welcomes student queries all day round.

Selby College Facilities

On-site Starbucks

At Selby College, there is a coffee shop on the first floor serving hot and cold food and drinks, including Starbucks coffee, for students and staff. There is also a large seating area for students to enjoy their food and drink, socialise and study.

Selby College Facilities

Green Spaces

The College is proud of all the green space it has on campus where students can enjoy the outdoors during their breaks.

School Leaver Prospectus

Meet Our Students

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I chose this course because I always knew I wanted to go into the medical health field, and this gave me the perfect pathway.

Bimandi

Maths & Science

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I like how personable and supportive my tutors are, which means I get so much more out of my learning.

Gracie

English & Humanities, Social Sciences

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I’ve had a really good experience on the DFN Project SEARCH course and have met lots of new friends.

Byron

Foundation Learning

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I’m so glad I chose to study Level 3 Travel & Tourism at Selby College because I am learning something new every day and we also get to go on a lot of trips.”

Mica-Louise

Travel & Tourism

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The A Level tutors at Selby College really care about your progression and are always encouraging you to do well.

Henry

Business & Management, Maths & Science, English & Humanities

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Learning about forest school has been my favourite part of the course so far, which will help prepare me for my dream job as a nursery practitioner.

Shannon

Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies

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I’m gaining a deeper understanding of the different aspects of healthcare and I’m able to put this into practice at my work placement in a local pharmacy.

Olivia

Health, Social Care & Wellbeing

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I’m on the Early College Transfer programme and find College is a much friendlier environment than school because you’re treated like adults.

Tia

Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies

Student Support

Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.

Learn about our Support Services

Apply Now

Course applications can be made through our website or by a paper application.

Learn how to apply

Careers Explorer

Explore careers information and find out what a job involves and if it’s right for you.

Take a virtual tour of the College

Enrichment

We make our courses varied and interesting by packing in extra activities and opportunities.

Learn more about enrichment