Careers & Progression – Esher Sixth Form College

From choosing what subjects to study at sixth form, through to those big decisions about university, apprenticeships, gap years or employment – our highly experienced Careers and Progression Guidance Team are here to support you at every stage.

We are in G011 (Green Zone) – opening times 9am-4:30pm

student sits in green chairs with a careers advisor

Our Progression Guidance Department runs a dedicated programme of events and activities throughout the year to help students make informed choices about their future.

This includes one-to-one career appointments with a qualified careers advisor, support through the UCAS application process and Excellence Pathways, as well as events for parents and carers to find out about the opportunities available and how they can best support their young people.

Our Career Events

Higher Education and Apprenticeships

Higher Education Fair In Sports Hall
Every year, unique to Esher Sixth Form College, we hold our Higher Education and Apprenticeship Day in March, where we invite more than 80 university, Higher Education Institutions and Apprenticeship Providers to the College. Students attend a programme of specialist subject seminars followed by a carousel of activities, including a visit to the HE Fair where they can get advice on how to choose a university and course. In the evening, students and their parents/carers can attend the HE Fair together and hear more from university and apprenticeship speakers about the different application processes.

HE and Apprenticeship Day HE and Apprenticeship Evening

Oxbridge Programme

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If you are thinking about applying to Oxford or Cambridge, we offer a specialist programme of support to encourage all students, who are academically suited, to apply to the UK’s most famous and highest-ranking universities. Our Oxbridge Programme has two dedicated Oxbridge co-ordinators who will guide you through the process and help you prepare for specialist tests, as well as university visits, Oxbridge bootcamps and mock interview practice. Read more about our Record Number of Oxbridge Offers for 2026.

Oxbridge Programme

Apprenticeship Events

Alumni, Tania Curtis walking down the stairs at the BP Office

As part of our Apprenticeship offering, we host a live webinar for students and parents as part of our Employment Seekers and Apprenticeships Information Evening, with presentations from external speakers including Esher Alumni who have all successfully pursued degree apprenticeships, so they can gain valuable work experience and a degree qualification, without the burden of student debt.

Apprenticeship Information Evening Applying for Apprenticeships and Employment

Other progression initiatives include:

Unifrog -Students and their parents/carers have unlimited access to a ‘destinations platform’ called Unifrog. Unifrog enables students to research career, apprenticeship and university course options; identify skills and experiences; draft CVs and personal statements and receive feedback from teachers and tutors. Unifrog can be used for up to three years after a student leaves Esher Sixth Form College.
Bookable career advice discussions – opportunity for one-to-one sessions with a qualified careers advisor.
If you would like an individual careers advice discussion, please email [email protected].
Regular Progression Bulletins – detailing latest career advice, university open days and part time job opportunities.
The Internship – a virtual three-day work experience opportunity with input from leading industry speakers.
After Esher Day – a day dedicated to progression for our 6.1 students. For those thinking about university, there is help with completing your UCAS application. While for students seeking employment or an apprenticeship, we offer a complete mock assessment centre exercise.
CV and Personal Statement Writing Workshops – expert advice on how to create the right impression from the start
Career lunches and subject seminars – throughout the year invited speakers come and share their career stories and inform students about careers and university degree courses.