A T Level is equivalent to 3 A-levels
A T Level is a full-time two year course
T Levels offer 'on-the-job' experience
What is a T Level?
Notre Dame was selected as one of the first providers of the new T Level qualifications. T Levels follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A-levels. They will combine classroom theory, practical learning and a 315 hours industry placement to make sure students have a genuine experience of the workplace. These 2-year courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of the industry and prepares students for work. T Levels provide the skills, knowledge and experience you need to open the door to highly skilled employment, higher level study or apprenticeship.
What T Levels do you offer?
We will be offering six T Level courses from September 2025. The subject areas are:
How is a T Level different from an Apprenticeship??
A T Level will give you the opportunity to continue your studies and get a much broader idea of what it’s like to work in a certain sector, with the opportunity to specialise later. Apprenticeships are work-based training for those who know what occupation they wish to pursue.
What next?
T Levels will prepare you to progress into a skilled job, but you can also choose to take further technical training, such as a higher apprenticeship or degree, if you don’t want to move straight into employment.
Over 160 UK Universities accept T Level qualifications for entry onto at least one course at their institution.
What Our Students Say...
"I really enjoy Business T level as the content is interesting and my teachers give us tasks to make the written work more understandable. I'm glad I chose the course as it is a good foundation for my future."
Clifford Appiah, Business and Administration T Level student
“The Health T Level provided me with the unique opportunity: a placement in the community. This allowed me to work with nurses and matrons and develop a realistic insight into what nurses do.”
Evie Bradbrook, Health T Level Student
"I love the Education and Early Years course at Notre Dame because it's a fantastic stepping stone to enter the Early Years sector. The nursery simulation is amazing and makes it feel real as it gives you a taste of the industry. My teachers are really supportive too."
Inaya Maroof, Education and Early Years T Level student
"Choosing to do a T Level is one of the best decisions I've made. It provides a lot of independence while still providing excellent support. I believe it's really important to have creative freedom while working on projects using different programming languages. I definitely suggest it for anyone who enjoys hands-on learning!"
Oyinkansola Olabode, Digital T Level student
What Our Employers Say...
“It’s great to be able to work with Notre Dame and their students through the T Level programme. We see a lot of young people with energy and a desire to learn. Engaging with them like this really will help to strengthen their skill base and create talented individuals.”
“Offering placements gives students an insight into how we work. We understand that not all students wish to attend university so we offer apprenticeship opportunities for students who wish to further their education and knowledge in a working environment.”
“Providing Health T Level students with invaluable, hands-on industry placements will give them the chance to implement the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a real-life health care setting.”
"T Level placements are a fantastic opportunity for employers to get to explore young talents in the market. As much as the student can learn from employers, we have plenty to learn from the students as well. The placement can give a fresh perspective to existing business processes which we often underestimate.”
“T Levels are a really valuable qualification because they combine practice and theory, resulting in well rounded students who can put knowledge into practice. Notre Dame students are well prepared to undertake meaningful placements of real value, before going on to work, apprenticeship or further study.”
“We have been able to support some wonderful T Level students through their industry placements, seeing them flourish and go on to further develop their health career aspirations. Students from Notre Dame are a privilege to have. They’re interested in the patients, roles and teams they work with, and challenge us to think more broadly about why we do what we do.”
What Parents Say...
"As parents we were initially apprehensive about the T Level in Health as it is such a new course and we had nothing to compare it with. However, within weeks of starting the course we were really impressed with the level of knowledge and skills our daughter was developing. The first year was primarily developing theoretical knowledge in many aspects including health and safety, legislation. policies and practices, which was essential before embarking on placements within the hospital of community. The second year was all about putting that knowledge into practice so that students have a wider understanding of life in a healthcare setting. My daughter was very fortunate to have 2 fantastic hospital placements, on wards where she was in contact with a wealth of healthcare professionals. The Multidisciplinary Team she worked alongside included Nurses, Doctors, Specialists, Dieticians, OTs, Physiotherapists, Radiographers, and Social Workers, gaining hands on experience caring for patients and their families. I would wish to reassure any prospective parents that the T Level in Health is a brilliant and exciting way forward for anyone interested in a future in Health, and I cannot commend it enough."
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