Further Education

Thinking about your options after school? Check out how we can help you decide what your next step will be.

150+

different courses to choose from!

So, you’re either counting down the days, or maybe school has already ended. Whether you feel excited or sad to leave, you’re bound to have one big question: now what?

You may be thinking:

  • What should I do next?
  • How will I decide what to study?
  • Will I enjoy being in college?
  • How will I make new friends?

It can all feel a bit overwhelming, but Activate Learning is here to help. We offer free advice and guidance on the exciting choices ahead so you can make the right decisions for your future.

Discover the exciting future ahead

Our focus is to transform lives through learning. We offer two main routes to career success: full-time study programmes (A Level or vocational) and apprenticeships. And if you are aged 16–18, there are no fees to pay.

With Activate Learning, you get more than a qualification, we prepare you for successful progression to university-level education or employment. We provide you with a career pathway —a plan, with clear, practical steps you can take to achieve the career and salary of your dreams. We meet your individual learning needs via our unique Learning Philosophy, which unlocks your potential for learning. Start preparing for an exciting future today!

We work with employers to equip you with the attributes that are in demand in the workplace. We will boost your core skills, such as English, maths and digital.

Everything we do is geared around helping you to succeed and have the best student experience —from our high-quality teaching and learning, to on-site training workshops, our employer-led programmes, links with businesses, and industry standard facilities. The quality of our teaching has been recognised by Ofsted as ‘Good.’

Your next steps

So what next?

Why Reading College?

  • Clear routes of progression with qualifications ranging from foundation level to degree level!
  • Industry experienced teaching staff give you the responsibility and independence you need to take charge of your own future.
  • 150+

    courses available

  • 95%

    of our graduates go into work or higher education

  • 65+

    years of teaching experience

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