How To Apply
The City of Leicester College is a successful Sixth Form with a varied Level 3 curriculum. We will admit applicants who we believe will be successful by following the curriculum that we offer. All applications for places will be considered in accordance with the arrangements set out in our Sixth Form Admissions Policy.
Sixth Form Applications
The college uses PS16 for applications. PS16 is an online prospectus and application system for young people to apply to school sixth forms, colleges and training providers.
TCOLC students are introduced to this system via their PSHE lessons. If your school does not use PS16 or you are applying from outside the city you can use the link below:
Timescale for Applications
Stage 1: September, October
Do your research
Find out about the different courses offered. There will be an open evening in November when you talk to teachers about the different courses. We strongly urge you to research beyond Sixth Form looking at qualifications required for different career avenues or university choices.
Stage 2: November, December, January
Apply via PS16 or by completing the application form available at the top of this page.
Submit an application form with your predicted grades, personal statement and subject choices clearly indicated on it.
The deadline for applications is 31st January.
Stage 3: February, March
Interviews
You may be interviewed. This is to ensure that your option choices are realistic and fit with your future aspirations. It is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions.
Stage 4: March, April
Letters of Acceptance will be emailed to successful applicants via PS16.
May is the final date for students to confirm a place.
Stage 5: May, June
Invitations to the Yr 12 induction Day will be emailed via PS16. The Induction day takes place during the penultimate week of the summer term.
Letter informing students of Induction arrangements in August/September
August: Results published
Once you have your results you can finalise your post-16 options on return to sixth form in September.
Please note any changes at this late stage need to fit within the blocks.
Stage 6: August, September*
Sixth Form Induction begins
*Exact dates will be posted on the events page
Admission Requirements and Criteria
Our Sixth Form Admission numbers are limited and approximately 60% of those are likely to be students who are currently studying at The City of Leicester College in Year 11.
Our criteria for making an offer will then be based on:
- The applicant being predicted to achieve the minimum course entry requirements [Admissions Policy Appendix 1]
- Receiving a positive, supportive reference from their previous school/college.
- Having an attendance at school of at least 93%
- Existing TCOLC students should have an acceptable behaviour record in KS4. Students with multiple fixed term exclusions will not be considered.
If the Sixth Form is oversubscribed, or a course becomes oversubscribed, we will allocate places using the following selection criteria:
- Children in Public Care [Looked After children]
- Students who have been studying at The City of Leicester College in Year 11
You can view our Admissions Policy below:
APPEALS
The appeals procedure for the Sixth Form is undertaken internally and in the first instance and should be addressed to the Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for the Sixth Form: cdakin@tcolc.aspirelp.uk
