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V-Levels

V‑Levels are new Level 3 vocational qualifications being introduced from September 2027. They are designed to sit alongside A‑Levels and T‑Levels as part of a simplified post‑16 system. They will replace the current suite of “applied general” qualifications such as BTECs over time.

Government Announcements

Official announcement introducing V‑Levels and confirming first subjects.

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GOV.UK — First V‑Levels Subjects Revealed

Overview of the reforms creating A‑Levels, T‑Levels, and V‑Levels as the three main pathways​

GOV.UK — Post‑16 Qualifications Reform

Department for Education

Policy context explaining why Level 3 qualifications are being simplified.

DfE — Skills for Jobs: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and Growth

DfE has set out its intention to introduce V Levels at level 3.

DfE - Part 2 – V Level proposals

Student‑friendly explainers on qualification changes.

The Education Hub (DfE)

V-Level Essentials

Pearson will design our V Levels to be relevant, authentic, and meet employer needs—giving you confidence in what you deliver.

Pearson V-Levels

Regulation & Accreditation

Information on regulation and accreditation of new Level 3 qualifications.

Ofqual — Vocational & Technical Qualifications

Independent Research

Independent analysis of qualification reform and the transition away from applied general qualifications.

House of Commons Library — Post‑16 Education Reform Briefings

Technical Education Framework

Employer‑designed occupational standards influencing V‑Level subject development.

Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IfATE)
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