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V Levels

New Level 3 vocational qualifications launching in selected subjects from 2027. 

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What are V Levels

Designed to sit alongside A levels and T Levels, they simplify the current qualification landscape and provide learners with flexible, future-focused options.

Why V Levels matter

  • Broaden opportunities: Help students explore sectors by putting work-relevant skills into practice.
  • Applied and rigorous: Proposed to be the same size as A levels, covering essential sector knowledge and skills.
  • Flexible combinations: Students can take V Levels alongside other V Levels, A levels or Level 2 English and Maths.
  • Clear progression routes: Content linked to occupational standards to support higher education, apprenticeships, and employment.

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Pearson’s commitment

With over 40 years of expertise in vocational and technical education, Pearson will design our V Levels to be relevant, authentic, and meet employer needs—giving you confidence in what you deliver.

What’s next?

Until V Levels are introduced in your subject area, BTECs (including new AAQs in some subjects) remain available and approved for delivery.

Refer to your Level 3 funding guide for details.

V Levels will be introduced in phases, with providers expected to transition over 4 years. The DfE has committed to publishing a full Implementation Plan by June 2026.

Timeline

2027/28

Tranche 1:

  • Digital
  • Education and Early Years
  • Finance and Accounting

2028/29

Tranche 2:

  • Business and Administration​​
  • Care Services​​
  • Construction and the BuiltEnvironment​​
  • Engineering and Manufacturing​​
  • Health and Science​​
  • Legal​​
  • Sales, Marketing and Procurement​​
  • Sports, Fitness and Exercise Science​​

2029/30

Tranche 3:

  • Agriculture, Environmental and ​
    Animal Care​
  • Catering and Hospitality​
  • Hair and Beauty​
  • Protective Services

 

2029/30

Tranche 4:

  • Art and Performing Arts
  • Creative and Design
  • Travel and Tourism

 

 

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Current curriculum options

BTEC Nationals

BTEC Nationals are level 3 vocational qualifications that provide specialist, work-related learning across a range of sectors

T Levels

T Levels are two-year courses developed in collaboration with employers and businesses.

A Levels

Pearson Edexcel A levels give students the chance to develop intellectually as they explore a subject in great depth.

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