Our courses for school leavers are focused on future careers or higher education and allow any student the opportunity to achieve their goals and ambitions.
What’s your next step?
Explore the pathways available to you after school. Whether you’re interested in Apprenticeships, A Levels, T Levels or Specialist Subjects, we’ll help you find the route that’s right for your future.
Start your career and gain a nationally-recognised qualification, while being paid at the same time.
Develop the skills employers are looking for through real workplace experience alongside your studies.
Turn your passion into a profession with industry-focused courses designed to prepare you for your future career.
Our subject areas
Qualifications Explained
This guide shows you what our courses mean in terms of qualifications, so that you can make the right decisions for your future.
Level 2 Award/Certificate
Equivalent to approximately GCSE Grade 4 or above.
Level 3 Extended Certificate
Equivalent to one and a half A Levels.
Level 3 Foundation Diploma
Equivalent to Two A Levels.
Level 3 Extended Diploma
Equivalent to Three A Levels.
T Levels
Equivalent to Three A Levels.
A Levels
Two-year qualification in specialist subject.
Make the Most of College Life
Explore the Students’ Union and discover opportunities to get involved, make new friends and help shape the student experience at college.
“I’m enjoying my Apprenticeship, and it’s nice to have the support of my tutors and staff.
“I come from a family of Bricklayers and wanted to follow in their footsteps. I feel that doing an Apprenticeship was the most practical way for me to do that and I’m enjoying it so far.”
Jacob
Bricklaying Apprentice
“I want to help people when they most need it, so I’m studying the health and social care T Level.
“While I’m on placement, I’ll be out visiting people in their homes and seeing the real side of care. It’s such a good way to learn and it helps bring everything from College to life.”
Jack
T Level TQ in Health
“I love college. There’s a lot more freedom and you’re treated more like an adult.
“My lecturers are really, really nice and honestly some of the best teachers I’ve had. They’re really supportive, they explain things well, and I understand so much more about photography because of them.”
Summer
Level 3 Photography
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Term dates
Explore the term dates and learn more about when each term starts, when our half terms are, and when the College is closed.
How to apply
If you have decided on a course or study programme, find out how to apply for EKC Dover College.
Need help and advice?
Our College team are here to support you in a number of ways, such as to help you explore your options.
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