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T-Levels and A-Levels

I apologise if these are really stupid questions to ask but is it possible to do A-level exams after doing T-Levels? (of course privately)
Yes, although you most likely would need to pay for exam entries and tuition costs yourself as you already had a level 3 qualification. Note also some A-levels might have additional costs, e.g. the science endorsement for science A-levels which is very expensive.

Might be better to aim for A-levels from the outset, or aim for something between the two (like BTECs) and then if you want to continue down a more academic route to a degree for example, look at courses with a foundation year or similar.
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Original post by artful_lounger
Yes, although you most likely would need to pay for exam entries and tuition costs yourself as you already had a level 3 qualification. Note also some A-levels might have additional costs, e.g. the science endorsement for science A-levels which is very expensive.

Might be better to aim for A-levels from the outset, or aim for something between the two (like BTECs) and then if you want to continue down a more academic route to a degree for example, look at courses with a foundation year or similar.


Thank you so much for the advice! But also wondering is tuition compulsory? :smile:
Original post by _ag.06
Thank you so much for the advice! But also wondering is tuition compulsory? :smile:

Well if you're past the age of 18 and have an equivalent qualification already (therefore not entitled to state funding), they aren't likely to just teach you for free. You could self study and just pay the exam entry costs, although that is a considerable risk.
is there a specific reason you would want to do a levels after your t levels? The t level certificate should award you enough UCAS points to progress onto uni, as long as the uni course is in the same field as the t level course you studied.

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