A T Level is a two-year qualification for 16-19 year olds in England, designed in collaboration with employers and businesses to meet the needs of industry. T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels and offer a mixture of classroom learning and on-the-job experience through an industry placement. They are based on the same standards as apprenticeships and aim to support young people in developing their skills, knowledge, and thrive in the workplace. T Levels are the responsibility of the Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education in the Department for Education.

T Levels are different from apprenticeships in that they prepare students for work, further training, or further study, while apprenticeships are more suited to those who want to earn a wage and learn at the same time, and are ready to enter the workforce at age 16. T Levels require students to undertake both a technical qualification and an industry placement with an employer. Students are also required to work towards the attainment of maths and English if they have not already achieved grade 4 at GCSE, as students do on other 16 to 19 programmes.

T Levels are available in a range of subjects, including digital production, design and development, design, surveying and planning for construction, management and administration, animal care and management, agriculture, land management and production, catering, craft and design, hair, beauty and aesthetics, legal services, and media, broadcast and production.

Students who complete a T Level will receive an overall grade of pass, merit, distinction, or distinction* and will be awarded with a nationally recognized certificate showing a breakdown of what they’ve achieved. It will also confirm that a student has met the minimum requirements for maths and English qualifications.