Loading...Welcome to School Entrance Tests’ introduction to T Level exams.
Currently, over 130 higher education providers accept T Levels in their admissions criteria.
Our T Levels Guide
T Levels are a relatively new type of qualification in England designed to offer a technical alternative to A Levels.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of T Levels?
Advantages of taking T Levels include gaining practical skills, relevant work experience, and a pathway to higher education or employment.
However, they might be less recognized by universities compared to A Levels, and the program is still being rolled out, so availability could be limited.
It’s important to consider your career goals and the specific T Level subjects available when deciding if they’re the right choice for you.
Key points for T Levels students
In summary, T Level exams:
- Are rigorous technical qualifications that enable 16–19 year olds to move onto a job, a higher apprenticeship or further study at university.
- Have been designed with over 250 leading employers, so students can be confident that they will get the skills and knowledge that employers really want – and will be able to progress in their chosen career.
- Students will complete a minimum of 45 days on an industry placement, spending at least 20% of the course getting on-the-job experience with a real employer.
- Attract UCAS tariff points in line with three A levels and over 130 higher education providers are currently accepting T Levels in their admissions criteria.
- Are at the forefront of technical education – and are a key pillar on the ladder of opportunity for young people, a framework which outlines how a skills system operates to support people from all backgrounds to reach to the top rung: well-paid, secure and sustainable employment.
Which T Level exams are available?
From September 2023, the following T Level subjects are available:
- Digital production, design and development T Level exam;
- T Level in Digital business services
- Digital support and services T Level exam
- T Level Education and early years
- Design and development for engineering and manufacturing T Level
- T Level Engineering, manufacturing, processing and control
- Maintenance, installation and repair for engineering and manufacturing T Level
- T Level Building services engineering for construction
- Design, surveying and planning for construction T Level exam
- T Level Onsite construction
- Health T Level
- T Level Science
- Healthcare science T Level
- T Level Management and administration
- Finance T Level
- T Level Accounting
- Agriculture, Land Management and Production T Level
- t Level Legal Services
Career guidance about all post-16 choices, including T Levels, can be found by searching:
How to Succeed in T Level Exams
- To succeed in A-level and GCSE exams, thousands of pupils work hard to crack these exams. Merit is the obvious factor for success.
- In other words, knowledge and ability are two core factors to exam success.
- It is important for students to continuous focus on developing their knowledge and learning ability for better results.
- However, another significant factor is often overlooked, which is related to adopting the right technique for the exam.