Pre-Access to Higher Education
at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider
What the college says
This part-time, Pre-Access course is designed for students who want to develop their English, maths and study skills to progress to the Access to Higher Education diploma.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
What you need to get on
There are no formal entry criteria, but all applicants will be required to complete English and maths assessments so we can place them suitably. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
How you are assessed
A one-year route into university for people without A levels. Usually 19 and over.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Reading College
Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4HJ
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Start dates
- 13 October 2026 · Reading
Who else teaches this exact qualification
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