Foundation Learning

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If you did not get any qualifications or your grades were lower than you had hoped for, it’s not the end of the world.

Our Entry and Level 1 programmes are here for exactly that reason – to help you get a real idea about what you want to do next.

What courses are available

Entry to Vocational Studies

  • 01/09/2025
  • Deeside

Entry to Animal Care

  • 01/09/2025
  • Northop

Entry to Art

  • 01/09/2025
  • Yale

Entry to Construction

  • 03/09/2025
  • Deeside

Entry to Construction

  • 01/09/2025
  • Bersham Road

Entry to Engineering

  • 05/09/2025
  • Deeside

Entry to Hair and Beauty

  • 03/09/2025
  • Deeside

Entry to Hair and Beauty

  • 01/09/2025
  • Yale

Entry to Health, Social & Childcare

  • 03/09/2025
  • Yale

Entry to Health, Social and Childcare

  • 05/09/2025
  • Deeside

Entry to Motor Vehicle

  • 01/09/2025
  • Bersham Road

Step into Cambria

  • 01/09/2025
  • Northop

Step into Cambria

  • 01/09/2025
  • Yale

L1 Business, Travel and Events

  • 01/09/2025
  • Yale

L1 Introductory Skills in Construction - Bricklaying

  • 01/09/2025
  • Bersham Road

L1 Introductory Skills in Construction - Carpentry & Joinery

  • 03/09/2025
  • Deeside

Level 1 Animal Care

  • 01/09/2025
  • Northop

Level 1 Beauty

  • 01/09/2025
  • Yale

Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Public Services

  • 01/09/2025
  • Deeside

Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Uniformed Public Services

  • 01/09/2025
  • Yale

Level 1 Electrical Installation & Plumbing

  • 01/09/2025
  • Bersham Road

Level 1 Electrical Installation & Plumbing

  • 03/09/2025
  • Deeside

Level 1 Engineering

  • 01/09/2025
  • Bersham Road

Level 1 Esports

  • 01/09/2025
  • Deeside

Level 1 Fabrication & Welding

  • 05/09/2025
  • Deeside

Level 1 Fabrication and Welding

  • 01/09/2025
  • Bersham Road

Level 1 Hair

  • 01/09/2025
  • Yale

Level 1 Hair & Beauty

  • 03/09/2025
  • Deeside

Level 1 Health, Social and Childcare

  • 05/09/2025
  • Deeside

Level 1 Health, Social and Childcare

  • 01/09/2025
  • Yale

Level 1 Hospitality and Catering

  • 01/09/2025
  • Yale

Level 1 in Art, Design and Media

  • 01/09/2025
  • Yale

Level 1 Introduction to Animal Care

  • 01/09/2025
  • Northop

Level 1 Introductory Skills in Construction - Bricklaying

  • 03/09/2025
  • Deeside

Level 1 Introductory Skills in Construction - Carpentry & Joinery

  • 01/09/2025
  • Bersham Road

Level 1 Introductory Skills in Construction - Painting, Decorating & Plastering

  • 01/09/2025
  • Bersham Road

Level 1 IT

  • 01/09/2025
  • Yale

Level 1 Media

  • 03/09/2025
  • Deeside

Level 1 Motor Vehicle

  • 01/09/2025
  • Bersham Road

Level 1 Motor Vehicle

  • 05/09/2025
  • Deeside

Level 1 Music, Performing and Production Arts

  • 01/09/2025
  • Yale

Level 1 Preparation for Higher Education and Career Development

  • 05/09/2025
  • Deeside

Level 1 Preparation for Higher Education and Career Development

  • 01/09/2025
  • Yale

Neuro Animal

  • 01/09/2025
  • Northop

Neuro Tech

  • 02/09/2025
  • Yale

Neuromedia

  • 05/09/2025
  • Deeside
Foundation Learning student Kirsty Parr sat at a desk working on a laptop

Kirsty Parr

Studied – Foundation Skills

Currently – Studying Level 2 Health and Social Care

“I chose to study on the Foundation Skills course as I didn’t achieve my GCSEs in school and needed a starting place to continue in education.

“This course has benefit me in way more ways than I ever thought it would. It has helped me ease back into education without feeling too overwhelmed with the workload, this course has also improved my confidence massively and eased my anxiety at the same time. 

“All of the staff on Foundation Skills are really understanding, and they’re always thinking of new ways they can help each student as an individual reach their own personal goals and their goals towards their future and education. The Foundation Skills staff really went above and beyond for me, enabling me to pass my Maths and English and pushing me to go straight to Health and Social Care Level 2, which at the time I never thought was possible as I was full of self doubt. The staff didn’t give up on me and they managed to help me get a place on the course I’m currently studying.”

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News presenter Frankie McCamley at BBC News

Frankie McCamley

Studied – A Level English, Drama, Maths and French

Currently – Presenter and News Correspondent for the BBC 

“I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do in the future, so I chose a range of different subjects to study at A Level. I’m now employed by the BBC as a Presenter and News Correspondent and studying at Yale Sixth gave me the confidence and skills to go onto university. I made some amazing friends, had some great teachers who I’ll never forget and had a great time in Wrexham! 

“I look back on my time at Yale with pride and fondness and will never forget it!”

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Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.
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