Application Process
Applying to Carmel College is a straightforward process designed to make your transition to further education as smooth as possible.
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We are delighted you are considering Carmel College for the next stage of your educational journey. As one of the leading sixth-form colleges in the UK, our students consistently achieve outstanding results, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and holistic development.
Why Choose Carmel College?
- Top Sixth Form College in the North of England
According to The Times League Tables (16th August 2024), Carmel College is ranked sixth form college in the North for A*–B grades. - National Recognition
We are also proud to be in the country’s top 3 sixth form colleges for A*–B grades, reaffirming our position as a centre of academic excellence.
When completing the application form, please choose four subject preferences. These selections serve as a starting point for discussion, not as final commitments. You’ll have the opportunity to explore these choices further during our Year 11 Applicant Taster Day. On Enrolment Day, you’ll finalise your Programme of Study, consisting of three A Level subjects (or equivalent BTEC/Level 3).
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The general entry requirements to study a Level 3 Programme at Carmel College are as follows:
- A Level Study Programme: 5 x grade 5s or above at GCSE or equivalent
- BTEC Study Programme: 5 x grade 4s or above at GCSE or equivalent
- T Level Programme: 2 x grade 5s and 3 x grade 4s or above at GCSE or equivalent Specific entry requirements for your chosen programme of study will be discussed at your guidance interview and on enrolment day.
View our full list of entry requirements, including course-specific criteria.
HAVE YOU GOT ANY QUESTIONS?
If you have any General Enquiries or wish to follow up on your application, please contact: admissions@carmel.ac.uk
For information about applying for our Foundation Learning Courses, please contact Caroline Oates, Head of Foundation Learning: foundationlearning@carmel.ac.uk
If you are considering an application to our Higher Education Courses in partnership with the University of Liverpool, please contact us at: degree@carmel.ac.uk.
Our Courses
At Carmel we have over 40 high quality courses to choose from including a wide range of A Level, BTEC, T Level and Foundation Learning courses.
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Privacy Information
Privacy Information
- The Carmel College Privacy Notice provides information relating to how we handle your data.
Carmel College Privacy Notice - The information you supply will be used by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). You will be issued with a Unique Learner Number (ULN) and create your Personal Learning Record. Further details of how your information is processed and shared can be found here.
- The Learning Records Service privacy document for a simple explanation of what this all means to you.
LRS Privacy Document - An EFSA Privacy Notice for how your data is used by the DFE is also available here –
How ESFA use your information
EFSA Privacy Notice (GDPR) - Upon the successful completion of your application, your primary contact data will be used to register an account with ParentMail for the purpose of communication and payment services.