Infomation For 16 - 19 Year Olds

If you’re 16 – 19 and looking for post-16 education with a difference come to RACC.  Check out THE FACTS below and call us on 020 8891 5907 extension 4025 for further information

THE FACTS

What is RACC?
We’re an adult college that specialises in vocational education. This means that although you can take up to 5 GCSE’s, you can also take BTEC first diplomas or National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ). We also offer a wide range of apprenticeships.

What type of courses do we offer?
For 16 – 18’s we have four main programmes of study

•    BTEC First Diplomas
•    Programme Led Apprenticeships
•    Modern Apprenticeships
•    GCSE’s

For 19+’s you have the additional option of the Access Course to fast track you to Higher Education

What is an adult college?
RACC is a mature environment where you will mix with a wide range of other students who could be 16 – 18 but might also be a little bit older. This provides the college with a great atmosphere

What facilities do we have?
We have two colleges with state of the art facilities including computer suites, drama studios etc. We also have a canteen area and learning centres which students can use all the time.

Student Travel Discounts
If you study more than 12 hours a week before 6pm in the evening you will be eligible for a student oyster card which gets you 30% off your travel.

EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance)
Students studying on a full time programme in 2009/10 academic year who fit the following categories could be eligible for up to £30 a week to help with the cost of studying as long as they have 100% attendance (weekly):

•    16 – 18
•    Full time course (usually 12 or more hours per week)
•    Parents must earn less than £19,513 if single or £30, 810 if cohabiting or married

ALG: (Adult Learning Grant)
If you’re 19+ and are studying on your first full level 2 or 3 course (12 hours a week or more) and earn less than £19,513 if single or £30, 810 if cohabiting or married, you could be eligible for £30 a week to help with the cost of studying.

Care to Learn (Young parents)
If you are under 20 and a young parent and you want to return to study you could get money to help fund the cost of childcare whilst you learn.

Council Tax:
If you pay council tax and join a course that means you’re in college for more than 12 hours per week you could get some money back!