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Are sixth form offers binding?

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Miloarmadillo2 · 01/02/2026 08:08

My DS2 is Y11. He’s had a phone interview and received a conditional offer for A levels from a sixth form college but the email says we have to accept or decline the offer within 14 days. He hasn’t heard from his current school yet (they are still working through talking to everyone individually). I haven’t done this before as DS1 stayed where he was. Can he hold multiple offers or is it like uni where if he meets the conditions he’s committed?

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Cantthinkofadifferentname · 01/02/2026 08:11

Accept multiple. They can't physically drag him there in September. But do make a decision asap after GCSE results to release place for someone else.

Windthebloodybobbinup · 01/02/2026 08:11

Hi- it is not binding, many year 11s go for multiple interviews and accept
multiple offers. I’ve even known some to attend both colleges for the first few weeks to decide which they like best! It is polite though to let the college know ASAP when the decision is made.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 01/02/2026 08:44

Accept them both/all.
DS held onto 3 last year, then firmed his favoured one as soon as he got his GCSE results.

chipshopElvis · 01/02/2026 09:05

No, accept multiple places and decide when results are in.

Miloarmadillo2 · 01/02/2026 11:30

Thank you everyone!

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