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Pick a course to see the colleges that offer it. Looking for something specific — a subject combination, a transfer, a change of direction? Ask cife — that is exactly what our matching service is for.
Compare the routes
Each route below links to its course page, the colleges that offer it, and fee information. Combinations, transfers and unusual routes are cife‘s bread and butter — ask us.
A-level retakes
Retaking one or more A levels to lift grades for university entry — including retake-plus-new-subject combinations.
One-year and two-year structures · day and boarding · London and beyond
One-year A levels
Compressing A levels into a single intensive year — for focused students, transfers, or late decisions.
Intensive one-year structure · small groups · strong UCAS support
Two-year A levels
The classic two-year sixth-form route — broad subject choice with personal attention and university guidance.
Two-year structure · wide subject choice · day and boarding
GCSE retakes
Resitting GCSEs — English and maths for university entry, or a fuller set alongside future A levels.
One-year intensive or two-year core · day and boarding
GCSEs
Full GCSE programmes — two-year core or intensive one-year — in small, supportive sixth-form settings.
Two-year or one-year · small classes · progression to A levels
Revision courses
Easter, Christmas and summer revision — short intensive bursts to consolidate and lift exam performance.
Short intensive blocks · small groups · exam practice
Tuition
Individual and small-group tuition — classroom or online — to support schoolwork, retakes or revision.
One-to-one or small group · classroom or online
Foundation courses
One-year university foundation programmes — an alternative to A levels, including medical and international routes.
One-year · university progression · international welcome
External exams
Sitting exams as an external or private candidate — centres, entries and practical arrangements explained.
Exam centres · entries · re-sits alongside study
cife colleges are independent, fee-paying colleges — fees vary by college, course and duration. See fees & scholarships · Ask cife about costs
Not ready to choose? Understand your options first
Retakes, transfers, one-year courses, revision, fees — our sixth-form advice articles answer the questions families actually ask, then point you to the right course and colleges.