What's the difference between...

[ToxicPaddy]

sixth form and college?

I'm in year 10 now, living in Kent. But I wanted to go to a college in Durham because I love the area and have family there (and obviously because the college seems good to by what i have found out on their website). But yea, is there any difference?

[dirrty]

6th form is the more typical academic route. college is more vocational i think?

[ToxicPaddy]

6th form is the more typical academic route. college is more vocational i think?

oh right, so because i want to become a barrister, college would be better suited for me? and do you get more independance, and be treated like an adult in college? (thats what i heard)

[Abbie.]

well in northern ireland its way different

like if you dont stay on in sixth form, you go to tech which is crap and u have to wear a uniform in sixth form aswell here

[Jackk]

Sixth Forms are a continuation beyond GCSE within a school and cater mainly for A level GCSE students. Sixth Form Colleges are similar academically, but offer a wider range of courses and are separate establishments without lower years. Colleges can be many things. Some schools that would otherwise be described as School are known as College instead. Then there are ones catering for school-leavers who are continuing their education but not in academic ways.

[dirrty]

if you want to be a barrister, then i'd say 6th form is best suited imo.

[ToxicPaddy]

thanks for all your help :) +rep to all

[FlyingJesus]

Most people call their 6th forms college because a lot are independant of schools these days

[Barmi]

oh right, so because i want to become a barrister, college would be better suited for me? and do you get more independance, and be treated like an adult in college? (thats what i heard)
You will want to go to a sixth form college if that's what you have in mind.

[Alkaz]

If you want to be a barrister I strongly suggest 6th form. Far more academic environment which is what you will have to get used to as a Barrister, formal working.

[Titch]

If you want to wear uniform and get treated like a child still = 6th form. If you want to wear what you like and get treated the same as a adult = college. :)

[Blinger1]

Don't you have to go to university anyway:S?

[leah]

six form and college teach the same things
but 6th form is at a school
and a college is seperate from school in a different building

[Casual]

If you want to wear uniform and get treated like a child still = 6th form. If you want to wear what you like and get treated the same as a adult = college. :)

i wonder which one you go to lol..

i go to 6th form and can wear what i want and im treated like an adult xox

[FlyingJesus]

If you want to wear uniform and get treated like a child still = 6th form. If you want to wear what you like and get treated the same as a adult = college. :)


six form and college teach the same things
but 6th form is at a school
and a college is seperate from school in a different building

Both wrong, I went to a 6th form that wasn't part of any school and there was no uniform, treated obviously not as full on adults because we were still kids (whatever they say to make you feel cool and old) but they were respectful and decent.

[Ramones]

Both wrong, I went to a 6th form that wasn't part of any school and there was no uniform, treated obviously not as full on adults because we were still kids (whatever they say to make you feel cool and old) but they were respectful and decent.

Alot of colleges call themselves '6th form colleges'. It's pretty confusing but generally people associate 6th form with still being connected to the school, and college being an independent institution. I've been to both and have to say iv'e enjoyed college so much more than 6th form, cba with the little kids, and theres much more action at my college. Subject wise there wasn't much difference, the college offers more subjects but that's just cause it's bigger.

[Virgin Mary]

Sixth form = integral to a secondary school
Sixth form college = independent/not part of a school, A levels etc.
Further Education (FE) college = BTECS etc.

might confuse you but that's what they're called

[Bun]

I go to a sixth form college. It's completely individual, can wear what I want and treated like adults. Basically if you dont want to be there, they just like well get out then lol.