The resource is developed as part of the PathFinder Programme funded by the Mayor of London, supporting young people aged 14–25 with career exploration, education pathways and life planning in the UK. Find out more about the programme here.
This resource will help you understand your options after GCSEs, and how different routes can lead to higher education, careers, and specialist training.
此資源是「PathFinder 計劃」的一部分,由倫敦市長資助,旨在支援 14 至 25 歲青年在英國探索職業、升學路徑及進行人生規劃。按此了解更多有關計劃的資訊。
以下內容將協助您深入了解完成GCSEs後的各種升學選擇,以及不同途徑如何如何幫助你升讀高等教育、發展事業及接受專業培訓。
在英國升學路徑並不存在單一「正確」答案。學生可按照自身情況,通過學術、技術、創意及職場應用等多元路徑發展。
Higher education is not limited to universities. It includes study at Level 4 and above delivered by universities, colleges, specialist institutions and employers (through apprenticeships).
高等教育並不局限於大學,它涵蓋由大學、學院、專業機構及僱主(透過學徒培訓計劃)所提供的第4級或以上程度課程。
Qualification Levels Explained (England Framework) 英格蘭資歷架構簡介
England uses the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) to show how qualifications compare in difficulty and progression. 英格蘭採用資歷架構(RQF),用以說明不同資歷的難度級別及進修銜接途徑。
Typical progression (one of many possible journeys) 典型升學歷程示例(眾多可能途徑之一)
Age 16 (after GCSEs) 16歲 (完成GCSEs後)
Choose a Level 3 route 選擇第3級升學課程 (i.e. A levels, T Levels or BTEC Nationals / V Levels)
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Age 18+ 18歲或以上
Enter higher education, employment, or further training 升讀高等教育、投身職場或接受進一步培訓
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Career development 職業發展階段
Professional qualifications, postgraduate study, or workplace progression 考取專業資格、修讀研究生課程、或於職場晉升
Students often change direction, but pathways are flexible and transferable skills are valued
學生在不同階段改變方向是很常見的,而各種升學與就業路徑具有充分彈性,可轉移技能亦同樣受到重視。
Usually 3–4 subjects 通常選修3至4個科目
Primarily exam-based assessment (with some coursework in certain subjects) 主要以公開考試評核(部分科目設有課程作業)
Widely accepted by universities and higher education providers 獲各大學及其他高等教育機構廣泛認可
Keeps subject and career options open 可保留較多學科及職業發展選擇的充分彈性
Suitable for both traditional and emerging fields 適合報讀傳統及新興學科領域
Common progression 常見升學方向 :
University degrees, degree apprenticeships, specialist institutions. 大學學位課程、學位學徒培訓計劃、專業院校。
Equivalent to 3 A levels 資歷相當於3個A-Level
Includes substantial industry placement (minimum 45 days) 包含大量行業實習 (最少45天)
Developed with employers and industry bodies 由僱主及業界組織共同研發
Combines classroom learning with workplace experience 結合課堂學習與真實職場實踐經驗
Available in a growing range of sectors (e.g. digital, health, construction, education, engineering, business) 涵蓋愈來愈多元的行業範疇 (例如數碼科技、醫療衞生、建築工程、教育、工程技術、商業管理)
Common progression 常見升學方向:
Higher Technical Qualifications, degree apprenticeships, employment, some university courses. 高等技術資歷、學位學徒培訓計劃、就業、部分大學課程。
Mix of coursework, practical assessment and exams (varies by qualification) 結合課程作業、實踐評核及考試的混合模式進行 (視乎不同資歷而異)
Career-related subjects such as business, health, engineering, creative media, sport 涵蓋與職業相關的科目,例如商業管理、醫療衞生、工程技術、創意媒體及體育
Widely-recognised progression route 廣受各界認可的升學銜接途徑
Common progression 常見升學方向:
University, higher technical study, employment, apprenticeships. 大學、高等技術研究課程、就業、學徒培訓計劃。
Paid employment with structured training 受薪工作並配合有系統的培訓
Nationally recognised qualification 可取得全國認可資歷
Industry experience from the start 由第一天起累積真實行業實踐經驗
Training delivered through a mix of workplace learning and off-the-job study 培訓包括職場學習與離崗學習進修相結合的方式進行
Available across many sectors (engineering, business, health, digital, construction, etc.) 涵蓋多個行業範疇 (工程、商業、醫療、數碼科技、建築等)
Common progression 常見升學方向 :
Higher or degree apprenticeships, employment, further study. 高級或學位學徒培訓計劃、就業、進一步深造。
Higher education can take place at universities, colleges, specialist institutions or through employer-based training.
高等教育可於大學、學院、專業院校機構進行,亦可透過僱主主導的培訓計劃完成。
Academic or professional subjects 涵蓋學術性或專業性學科
Typically 3–4 years full-time (longer in some professions such as medics; degrees at Scottish universities are generally 4 years) 通常為全日制3至4年 (部分專業如醫學,需要更長修讀年期)
May include placement years 部分課程設有實習年
Entry requirements vary by course 各課程入學要求因課程而異
Explore courses via 可透過以下渠道探索相關課程:
UCAS undergraduate course search: central application and course search for UK higher education 英國高等教育的統一申請及課程搜尋平台
DiscoverUni: compare student satisfaction, graduate earnings and outcomes 比較各院校學生滿意度、畢業生薪酬收入及就業成果
Office for Students: higher education access and outcomes data 高等教育入學機會及成果數據
Higher Education Statistics Agency: graduate outcomes and employment data 畢業生就業及發展數據
London Uni Connect: access and participation partnership in London consisting of different networks that support different target groups 促進教育機會與參與的倫敦夥伴計劃,由多個支援不同網絡組成。
Designed to build academic preparation 旨在為學生建立充分的學術基礎準備
Useful if changing subject, missing entry requirements, or returning to study 適合轉換學科方向、未能達到入學要求或重返校園學習的學生
Often integrated into a full degree programme 通常屬於完整學位課程的一部分
Explore courses via 可透過以下渠道探索相關課程:
UK Register of Learning Providers: national directory of recognised learning providers 全國認可學習機構名錄
Association of Colleges: information on further education colleges in England 在英格蘭的持續教育學院的相關資訊
UCAS (foundation degrees): guidance on foundation degree courses and where to study them 有關銜接課程及相關升學院校的指引資訊
Strong employer involvement and industry relevance 僱主高度參與,並緊貼行業需求
Often delivered in colleges or specialist providers 通常由學院或專業培訓機構提供
Typically 1–2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) 通常為全日制1至2年 (或同等兼讀制年期)
Common progression 常見升學方向: Employment, professional roles, or a “top-up” degree to reach full bachelor’s level. 就業、專業職位,或透過「銜接學位課程」升讀完整學士程度。
Explore courses via 可透過以下渠道探索相關課程 :
Skills for Careers: Government guidance on HTQs and technical Level 4–5 routes. 政府有關 HTQ 及技術級別第 4 至 5 級升學途徑的指引資訊。
UCAS – HTQ course search: explore HTQ courses offered by universities and colleges. 探索由大學及專上學院提供的 HTQ 課程。
Institutes of Technology: network delivering higher-level technical education with colleges, universities and employers. 連結專上學院、大學及僱主提供高級技術教育的合作網絡
City & Guilds: vocational qualifications and training providers 職業資歷及培訓機構資訊
NCFE: technical and vocational qualifications 技術及職業資歷資訊
No tuition fees for students; Tuition fees paid by employer and government 學生毋須自行繳交學費;學費由僱主及政府共同承擔
Available in sectors such as engineering, healthcare, law, digital, finance and management 涵蓋工程、醫療衞生、法律、數碼科技、金融及管理等多個行業
Highly competitive entry 入學競爭激烈
Strong industry links 與業界建立緊密聯繫
Explore courses via 可透過以下渠道探索相關課程:
Find an Apprenticeship: official vacancy search and application service 官方職位空缺搜尋及申請服務
National Apprenticeship Service: guidance on apprenticeship routes 學徒培訓計劃途徑指引
Amazing Apprenticeships: careers information and employer insights 職涯資訊及僱主分享
National Careers Service: course search and career pathway guidance 課程搜尋及職業發展途徑指引
Skills England: national skills priorities and workforce development 全國技能優先發展方向及人力資源培育
City & Guilds: vocational qualifications and training providers 職業資歷及培訓機構資訊
Entry may involve 入學審核可能包括:
Auditions 試鏡或試演
Portfolios 個人作品集
Interviews 面試
Subject-specific assessments 學科專項評核
Preparation and early application planning are essential. 因此,充分準備及及早規劃申請事宜至關重要。
Explore courses via 可透過以下渠道探索相關課程:
UCAS Conservatoires: specialist performing arts applications 專業表演藝術專門院校申請平台
Conservatoires UK: music and performance training providers 音樂及表演藝術培訓機構及院校資訊
Education providers in England are monitored and regulated to ensure standards.
英格蘭的教育機構受到持續監察及規管,以確保教育質素符合標準。
For detailed progression and participation data, see 如需查閱詳細的升學銜接及參與數據,請參閱以下資源:
Ofsted: inspects further education colleges, apprenticeships and training providers 監察延續教育學院、學徒培訓計劃及培訓機構
Office for Students: regulates higher education providers; higher education access and outcomes data 規管高等教育機構;提供高等教育入學機會及成果數據
Ofqual: regulates qualifications and awarding bodies 監管資歷及頒授資歷的機構
UCAS: university application and acceptance data 大學申請及錄取數據
Higher Education Statistics Agency: graduate outcomes and employment data 畢業生就業成果及發展數據
RateMyApprenticeship: apprenticeship students’ reviews and application advice 學徒培訓計劃學生評價及申請建議
When comparing providers, look for 比較各教育機構時,可參考以下指標 :
Inspection ratings 官方視察評級
Student satisfaction scores (National Student Survey) 學生滿意度評分
Graduate employment rates 畢業生就業率
Course completion rates 課程完成率
Industry links and placement opportunities 行業聯繫網絡及實習機會
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating where applicable 教學卓越框架評級 (如適用)
London offers diverse pathways including 倫敦提供多元化的升學及就業途徑,包括:
Universities and colleges delivering HE 提供高等教育課程的大學及學院
Specialist arts and performance institutions 專業藝術及表演藝術專門院校
Technical and vocational providers 技術型及職業培訓機構
Apprenticeships across sectors 各行各業學徒培訓計劃
Attending open days and information events is recommended. Students are also encouraged to speak to their teachers at school for guidance on considering their options, and refer to advice available from the National Careers Service. 建議親身出席各院校開放日及資訊講座,以獲取更全面的資訊。同學亦可向學校老師尋求選科建議,並參考 National Careers Service 提供的升學及就業資訊。
Support programmes helping students explore pathways and access competitive providers.
以下支援計劃旨在協助學生探索升學途徑及報讀入學競爭較高的院校。
National Programmes 全國計劃:
The Sutton Trust: university and apprenticeship access programmes 大學入學及學徒培訓計劃支援計劃
IntoUniversity: academic support and progression programmes 學術支援及升學銜接計劃
Brilliant Club: university preparation programmes 大學入學準備計劃
Social Mobility Foundation: mentoring and career access 師友配對計劃及職業發展入門支援
Zero Gravity: 為升讀高等教育提供指導及支援
London-specific Programmes 倫敦地區專屬計劃:
In London, access initiatives are coordinated through London Uni Connect, which is funded by the Office for Students. Delivery takes place through three regional networks 在倫敦,升學機會推廣計劃由「London Uni Connect」統籌,並由英國學生事務辦公室。相關服務透過三個地區網絡推行 :
Each network focuses on different regions and student groups across London. 各個網絡專注支援倫敦不同地區及不同學生群體。
You could consider choosing flexible Level 3 options and explore interests through work experience.
建議先選擇較具彈性的第 3 級課程,並透過工作體驗探索自己的興趣。
You could consider exploring apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships.
建議深入了解學徒培訓計劃及學位學徒培訓計劃的相關資訊。
You could consider T levels, vocational courses or technical HE routes.
建議考慮T-Levels課程、職業資歷課程或技術型高等教育途徑。
You could consider researching specialist institutions and portfolio requirements early.
建議及早研究各專業院校的入學要求及作品集審閱標準,並提前準備。
You could consider foundation years, resit, alternative Level 3 routes or Access courses.
建議可考慮基礎銜接年、重考、其他第 3 級課程,或 Access 課程。
To decide which subjects to take at A level, you should consider which subjects 要決定修讀哪些 A Level 科目,你可以考慮:
you're good at or you would enjoy 你擅長或有興趣的科目
you might need for a certain job or further study after A levels 某些工作或升讀大學課程可能要求的科目
will help you keep your options open if you’re not sure what you want to do in the future 若未確定將來方向,哪些科目可以幫助你保持更多選擇和出路