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.