Not Sure What Your Next Step In Education Should Be?
Tell us a little about your situation and we'll help you explore university and college options that may be suitable for you.
Whether you're starting from scratch, returning after a break, or looking for a new direction, our free assessment helps you understand what options may be available to you.
Free initial assessment • UK residents only • No obligation
Answer a few questions. See what study routes may be worth exploring.
Education Has Changed. Your Options May Be Wider Than You Think.
Choosing what to study can feel overwhelming.
You may not know which courses you could apply for, whether your previous qualifications are enough, whether you should consider university or college, or whether you may be eligible for student funding.
And if you've been out of education for a while, knowing where to begin can be even harder.
You shouldn't have to spend hours searching through different institutions trying to work it all out yourself.
This Could Be The Right Starting Point If You...
Want To Start Studying
You've decided it's time to gain a qualification and don't know where to begin.
Want To Return To Education
You've been away from education for a while and are ready for a fresh start.
Didn't Finish Your Previous Course
You started university or college before but didn't complete your studies.
Want A Career Change
You're ready to move in a different direction and need the right qualification.
Are Unsure What You Can Study
You're not sure which courses or institutions may suit your previous experience and qualifications.
Want To Understand Your Funding Options
You want to find out whether you may be eligible for available UK student funding.
University Or College? Let's Explore Your Options.
University isn't the only route into higher education.
Depending on your circumstances, previous qualifications and goals, you may have different options available through universities, colleges and other recognised education providers.
Our assessment helps us understand what you're looking for so that, where appropriate, we can connect you with a suitable education partner.
University
Explore degree-level study and a wide range of subjects and career-focused courses.
College
Explore college-based higher education and other suitable study routes that may fit your circumstances.
The right route depends on your individual circumstances.
Your Next Step Can Be Simpler Than You Think
Three short stages, starting with a few questions about you.
Tell Us About Yourself
Complete our short assessment so we can understand your education background, current situation and what you're looking for.
We Review Your Information
We'll assess whether your circumstances appear suitable for the types of education opportunities our partners can support.
Get Connected With A Suitable Partner
If your circumstances are suitable, your details may be referred to an appropriate education partner who can discuss available options and next steps with you.
We help connect suitable students with appropriate education partners.
Could You Be Eligible For Student Funding?
Funding can be one of the biggest questions when you're considering returning to education.
Eligibility can depend on your individual circumstances, previous study, course, institution and other factors.
Our initial assessment helps us understand your situation and whether it may be appropriate to refer you to a partner who can provide further guidance.
Completing this assessment does not guarantee eligibility for student funding.
Before You Start, Please Make Sure You:
Currently live in the UK
Have the appropriate legal status/right to remain in the UK
Are interested in studying at a UK university or college
Are looking for education options that may be suitable for your circumstances
Understand that completing the assessment does not guarantee admission or funding
Our assessment is intended for people currently living in the UK. Your individual eligibility for a course, institution or student funding will need to be assessed based on your circumstances.
Let's See What Options May Be Available To You
Complete this short assessment. It only takes a few minutes.
First, tell us a little about yourself
We only use these details to review your enquiry and, where appropriate, refer you to a suitable education partner.
Please enter your first name.
Please enter your last name.
Please enter a valid email address.
Please enter a valid UK mobile number.
Please enter your postcode.
Please select your age range.
What best describes your current situation?
Choose the option that fits you best right now.
Please choose one option.
Have you studied at university or college before?
Please choose one option.
What are you hoping to achieve?
There's no wrong answer here. "I'm not sure" is a perfectly good starting point.
What would you most like to do?
Please choose one option.
What area would you like to study?
Not decided yet? Choose "I'm not sure" and we can still help you explore.
Please choose one option.
Which would you consider?
Please choose one option.
What would work best for you?
This helps us understand the kind of study routes that may suit your life.
When would you ideally like to start?
Please choose one option.
How would you prefer to study?
Please choose one option.
Where would you prefer to study?
Please choose one option.
A few final questions
These questions help us understand whether your circumstances may fit the type of student enquiries our education partners support.
Do you currently live in the UK?
Please choose one option.
Because of that, we're not able to review this enquiry. You're welcome to come back if your circumstances change.
Do you have the appropriate legal status/right to remain in the UK?
Please choose one option.
Would you like to be considered for education options where UK student funding may be available, subject to eligibility?
Please choose one option.
Choosing "Yes" registers your interest only. It does not mean you qualify for funding.
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Free initial assessment • No obligation
Thanks — We've Received Your Assessment
We've received your information and will review the details you've provided.
If your circumstances appear suitable for the education opportunities supported by our partners, an appropriate education partner may contact you to discuss your options and next steps.
Completing this assessment does not guarantee admission to a university or college, a particular course, or eligibility for student funding.
What Happens After You Submit Your Details?
We review the information you provide.
We determine whether your enquiry appears suitable for our referral service.
Where appropriate, we may refer your details to an education partner.
The education partner can then discuss available courses, institutions, funding and application requirements with you.
Any final decision regarding admission, course eligibility or funding is made by the relevant institution or funding body.
Things People Usually Ask
Yes. The initial assessment is free and there is no obligation to proceed.
We may refer suitable enquiries to education partners that can support university and/or college study options.
Yes. Returning to education is one of the reasons people use the assessment. Your individual options will depend on your circumstances.
You can still complete the assessment. Your previous study may be relevant when determining what options may be available.
No. Admission decisions are made by the relevant education institution.
No. Student funding eligibility depends on individual circumstances and the relevant funding rules.
No. You can select "I'm not sure yet" and explain what you're hoping to achieve.
No. The assessment can consider both university and college options.
If your enquiry is suitable for referral, an appropriate education partner may contact you to discuss your options.
There is no obligation to proceed with any partner or course discussed with you.
Your Next Step Could Start With A Few Simple Questions.
Whether you're looking to start studying, return after a break, complete a qualification or take your career in a new direction, find out what education options may be worth exploring.
Check My Options →Free initial assessment • UK residents only • No obligation