Borders College Schools Academy
Kickstart your career while still at school
School partnership courses - for senior school pupils moving into S4, S5 and S6 in August 2024 - offer a wide range of vocational courses to study alongside school-based National and Higher qualifications. Our extensive range of courses are pitched at a range of levels to study at our Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels
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A College and School Partnership Programme
The Borders College Schools Academy provides an integrated approach to education, where senior phase pupils are given the opportunity to learn a range of vocational skills, both practical and academic. These provide them with a vocational pathway on to further and higher education at a range of different levels.
Pupils will be taught in college or school using a blended learning method. This may include online, as well as face to face teaching by specialist college lecturers, who will liaise closely with the school. The subjects are taught as part of the senior phase timetable.
Our School College Partnership courses are here to provide you with an exciting and inclusive learning experience that will broaden your knowledge of various industries by immersing you in real workplace practices at different skill levels.
Career Progression Opportunities
Senior pupils who are successful in gaining their qualification through this programme and have satisfactory references will be offered a full-time place on a related course the following year.
Qualifications
Most of the Schools Academy courses are based on Scottish Qualification Authority National Qualifications at a range of levels. Successful completion of Unit Assessments or full National Certificates will appear on SQA Certificates along with other qualifications attained at school.