Policy paper

A world-class education system: The Advanced British Standard

A summary of proposals to introduce the Advanced British Standard, a new Baccalaureate-style qualification for 16 to 19 year olds.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 4 October 2023

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England

Documents

A world-class education system: The Advanced British Standard (print ready)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-4478-5, E02997225, CP 945

PDF, 2.35 MB, 47 pages

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A world-class education system: The Advanced British Standard (accessible)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-4478-5, E02997225, CP 945

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Details

‘A world-class education system: The Advanced British Standard’ sets out ambitious long-term proposals for a new 16 to 19 qualification which takes the best of A levels and T levels and brings them together into a single qualification.

This proposal explains:

• what the Advanced British Standard is
• why it is needed
• the initial investments the government will make to support its delivery
• next steps in policy development

Published 4 October 2023