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Further education college

A college offering courses mainly for people aged 16 and over, including vocational qualifications, A levels, apprenticeships, adult learning and some higher education courses.

Also called
FE college
Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Types of school

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Further education (FE) All four UK nations (details may differ)
Education after compulsory school age that is not higher education, such as A levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships and adult courses, often in a further education college.
Sixth form college England Wales
A college for students aged 16 to 18 that concentrates on A levels and other level 3 courses.

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