COURSE
A 2-year, full-time education and football development programme for 16-18 year olds.
Year 1 - BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
Year 2 - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport
COST
FREE for 16-18 year olds - There will be a subsidised cost for purchasing training kit
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4-5 GCSE's Level 9-4 including English or Maths, or both.
You will need to be 16 years old by 31st August, ready to start the programme in early September.
FOOTBALL TRAINING
Pick up Academy
EDUCATION PROVIDER
SCL Education Group
COURSE START DATE
September 2020
For 2019 course information, please request a prospectus below.
LOCATION
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Rd, London SE19 2BB
EXIT ROUTES
Access to University, Apprenticeships, play professional and semi-professional football, Football coaching, Sport, Leisure and Fitness jobs.
If successful you will be given a conditional offer and then accepted depending on your results in August.
Players will study a variety of nationally-recognised qualifications within sport, coaching and fitness managed by SCL.
Where required students will study Maths and English GCSE or Functional Skills.
SCL Education Group is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of education through sport.
In addition to classroom based learning delivered by our outstanding teachers and training by highly qualified coaches, students will have access Pro-VLE, our Digital Learning Environment. Pro-VLE has been specifically designed to create a personalised, first class, digital learning experience for our students and has been tailored to support their education and development.
There will be a subsidised cost for purchasing training kit at the start of the season. Further details about this will be provided upon the player’s acceptance into The Football Academy.
The academy is launching a 2-year programme where individuals will have the opportunity to play and train in one of London’s best academic sporting facilities whilst working towards a level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport. Induction to the academy offers players the opportunity to progress into senior football home and abroad. Individuals who are selected will receive 12 hours of coaching from highly qualified, experienced football professionals.
George Busumbru
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The Football Academy will be based at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Rd, London SE19 2BB.
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