• The Diploma is a new qualification you can study alongside GCSEs and A levels.
• The Diploma gives you the opportunity to learn in an exciting, creative and enjoyable way, combining class work with hands-on experience.
• The Diploma gives you the skills, knowledge and experience you will need for college, university or work, so you keep your options open.

The Diploma is available at three different levels. The Foundation (level 1) is equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D to G; the Higher (level 2) is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades A* to C; and the Advanced (level 3) is equivalent to 3.5 A levels.

See our Frequently Asked Questions for more information

How to find out more
If you are interested in studying the Diploma or just finding out more, look out for more information in your careers lessons, assemblies and option evenings. You can talk to you Head of Year as well as your school’s Connexions advisor.

There are going to be exciting taster days for the Diploma in Hackney so that you can experience the kinds of things that you will study for the Diploma and meet some of the employers involved. More information on these is coming soon.

For some great videos and information explaining more about the Diploma and how it works go to http://yp.direct.gov.uk/diplomas

If you are in Year 11 and want to find out where you can study Diplomas next year go to www.choicelondon.co.uk which lets you search for the places that you can study Diplomas in Hackney and the surrounding boroughs.

If you want to talk to someone about whether or not the Diploma would be right for you, you can speak to a personal advisor at Hackney Connexions: