Information For 16 - 18 Year Olds
If you’re 16 – 18 on 31.8.09 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
What is RACC?
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RACC is a general further education college principally providing education and training for adults and employers. This means we provide 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 older. We believe that this helps provide the college with a great atmosphere.
What type of courses do we offer?
We offer a wide range of subjects in both vocational and academic education from Art & Design to ICT to English and Maths. For 16 – 18’s we offer two main programmes of study. These qualification courses are all free for learners aged 16-18 on 31.8.09.
• GCSE’s
• BTEC First Diplomas
This means that you can take up to 5 GCSE’s or a BTEC First Diploma. (equivalent to 5 GCSE’s).over one academic year (September to June). We offer regular tutorial time to all 16-18 year olds on qualification courses to help them with their studies.
For 19+’s we have the additional option of a wide range of Access Courses and BTEC Foundation Diplomas in Art & Design to enable successful students to progress to Higher Education.
How do I apply for a place?
You will need to attend an advice and guidance session before the course begins so that you are aware of all the requirements of the course. Your level of English and Maths will also be assessed to ensure you are placed on the right course and you will meet some of your possible tutors.
Contact Student Advice & Support to arrange a date and time as soon as possible as places for 16-18 year olds may be limited.
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. There is a crèche facility at our Clifden site in Twickenham (limited spaces)
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 at 31.8.09
• 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!
