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This article contains information about what a foundation year is and the amount of Tuition Fee Loan available for the type of foundation year you're studying.
This guide provides information about arrangements for qualifications regulated by Ofqual. It explains what you need to know before, during and after your exams and assessments.
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What citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland studying, or planning to study in the UK should consider.
Functional Skills subject content for Entry Levels 1 to 3 and Levels 1 and 2.
Information for students on funding and how to apply for Higher Education Short Course Loans (HESC) for those living in England and taking part in the trial of HESC.
Find out how to become an educational psychologist and how to get funding for our educational psychology training scheme.
The essential digital skills framework defines the digital skills adults need to safely benefit from, participate in and contribute to the digital world.
How awarding organisations can apply for funding for their Ofqual-regulated qualifications using the qualifications funding and approvals service tool (QFAST).
Final list of post-16 level 3 qualifications that have had their funding approval extended or removed from 1 August 2025.
Higher education short courses currently available for learners across England.
Information for providers and employers about the employer support fund (ESF) for the 2025 to 2026 financial year.
Guidance to help providers and employers deliver high-quality industry placements
What you need to do if you're planning to start higher education in the EU.
Funding guidance for T Level providers.
Functional Skills subject content at Entry Levels 1 to 3 and Levels 1 and 2.
Check if your students are compliant with the maths and English condition of funding.
Explains how qualification achievement rates (QARs) are calculated.
How higher education (HE) providers can implement the HE tuition fee cap for classroom-based foundation years in the 2025 to 2026 academic year.
Guidance for providers on delivering the T Level foundation year.
Information about how industry placements for T Levels work and how employers can get involved.
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