Association of Colleges congratulates A Level students

David Hughes, Chief Executive of the Association of Colleges (AoC), said: “Congratulations to all students receiving their A Level results today.

“While many young people will now be considering going to a university or negotiating the clearing process, it is important to remember there are other options available.  

“Traditional three-year full-time university degrees have a vitally important role, but may not be right for everyone.  There are many routes to getting into a chosen career.  Further education colleges, for example, offer a wide range of higher level technical and professional education, including apprenticeships and part-time study options. Not only are tuition fees less at a college, living and travelling costs are also much lower because it’s possible to stay at home.  A higher level apprenticeship, for instance can be just as valuable to an individual as an honours degree, yet with the added bonus of having a job and an income whilst studying.  

“Whatever the path, I want to offer my congratulations to every student on their results and wish them all the best for their next steps.”