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Our comprehensive post-16 curriculum supports year 12 and 13 students during every step of their HE journey, from exploration, to application and transition. The full offer can be accessed here. Please see our Post 16 Brochure 25-26 for more information.
Note: Subject-specific opportunities for Post-16 can be found under the Subject-specific section of the bulletin or via our website.
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Ambition to Succeed 2026!
We are delighted to announce that applications for the Ambition to Succeed Programme are now open. Please feel free to share with your students and their supporters the Ambition to Succeed Programme Flyer and promotional Ambition to Succeed Video.
This programme is for Year 12s/ L3 Year 1 students.
A QR code can be found on the flyer which will direct you to the website for more information and to make an application.
We encourage applicants that are interested in studying a subject offered at the University of Kent as there is a scholarship attached to this progression scheme.
This programme is often oversubscribed; therefore, we will prioritise applicants who have achieved five GCSEs 9-4, including Maths and English, as well as meeting one or more of the following:
- Their parent(s)/guardian(s) did not attend university
- Have been in receipt of Free School Meals (FSM)
- Are from a group which is under-represented in Higher Education, including:
- Live in an area with lower than expected participation in higher education
- Live or have lived in local authority care
- Refugees or unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
- Disabled students
- Young carers
- Those studying without the support of family/carers
- Gypsy, traveller, Roma, showmen and boater
- Child of a military family
Outcomes will be communicated to students by February 27, 2026. We will also provide you with a list of accepted students from your school shortly after this date.
We look forward to receiving applications from your students and working with them.
Best wishes
The Ambition to Succeed Team
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Student Finance Webinar
On 24th February 2026, The University of Kent will be collaborating with Student Finance England to run a webinar for parents, supporters and teachers.
The aim of this is to provide guidance around how you can support students going through the student finance application processes.
We have a session running at 07.30-8:00 and again at 16:30-17:00. Bookings can be made online and please do contact us at outreach@kent.ac.uk if you have any queries.
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Journey to Uni talks
A series of 4 one-hour assembly talks covering the following:
- Making the Right Choice
- Understanding UCAS
- Personal Statements and Interview Techniques
- Student Finance
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Mock-Interview Workshop
A 1.5 hour interactive session to develop interview skills (max 30 students).
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Year 12 and 13 Exploring University Visit Day
An immersive campus visit day for Year 13 students, discovering university life beyond the academic study. Dates for this academic year:
- Wednesday 20 May 2026
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Check it out!
A 2 hour library visit for students undertaking their own research, including a talk by our library staff and dedicated study time in the library supported by current students ambassadors.
We can also include a campus tour as part of your visit.
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Information Evenings and Careers Fair Support
Our staff and ambassadors are available to attend school events to offer information and support to your students. Please get in touch to let us know about your events.
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Please do get in touch if you would to book any of our activities for you students: outreach@kent.ac.uk