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V-Levels: A New Start for England’s Students

The government says the goal is to create a simpler and clearer system for students who want to learn practical skills. These courses will include subjects like craft and design, and media, broadcast and production, though full details have not yet been confirmed.

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Farah Bukhari
Last updated: October 20, 2025
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V-Levels A New Start for England’s Students

A new type of course called V-levels will soon be introduced for students aged 16 in England. The plan is part of the government’s effort to make the education system easier to understand and more focused on future jobs.

V-levels will replace Level 3 BTecs and other technical qualifications after GCSEs. The government says the goal is to create a simpler and clearer system for students who want to learn practical skills. These courses will include subjects like craft and design, and media, broadcast and production, though full details have not yet been confirmed.

Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith said that right now, students can choose from more than 900 different courses, which makes things confusing. “V-levels will keep the best parts of BTecs, such as hands-on learning and a focus on jobs,” she explained.

The government also plans to introduce a new alternative to maths and English GCSEs, to reduce the number of students who have to resit these exams. At the same time, officials promise more investment in further education and training more teachers to support the new system.

However, some education groups, like the Sixth Form Colleges Association, have warned that V-levels might not completely replace BTecs, which are currently very popular among students.

The government hopes that V-levels will give young people a clearer, fairer, and more practical path into work or higher education. They aim to make learning more flexible and better suited to students’ future careers.

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