Post 16 education

Further Education:

Normally if your child is in Welsh-medium secondary they are able to apply to stay in the six form and undertake AS/A levels.

Should your child or you wish to continue in a college setting then there are opportunities in Coleg Gwent to study bilingually or through the medium of Welsh if available. There is a lot of investment via Coleg Gwent to improve opportunities for learners.

Higher Education:

Universities in Wales, the UK and worldwide welcome students who have studied their subjects through the medium of Welsh. It is possible to study an increasing number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in whole or in part through the medium of Welsh at some Universities such as:

  • Teacher Training (primary education),
  • Physical Education,
  • Outdoor Education,
  • Youth and Community Work,
  • Early Years Care and education,
  • Primary education Studies,
  • Business and Religious Studies.

Universities provides support students who are unsure about studying through the medium of Welsh by providing Language Improvement programs on the campus and through apps and distance learning programmes.