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The market size of the Further Education industry in the UK is $xx.xx, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Companies in this industry provide academic, technical and vocational education for those aged 16 and above in the UK. This can take the form of courses or apprenticeships, but the focus is primarily on practical skills that can be applied directly to a job role. Companies also work closely with individual employers to offer on-the-job traineeships. Examples of qualifications that are included in the industry are T Levels, V Levels, access courses to higher education and those for specific roles like hospitality and beauty. These courses are typically offered through further education institutions, sixth form colleges or other specialist colleges. Importantly, the completion of upper-secondary qualifications in traditional school sixth form environments or lower secondary vocational qualifications aren't included in the industry – these are accounted for at the general secondary education level. The industry also doesn’t include education for recreational purposes or university-level education.
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Total value ($) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Universities in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Primary Education in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| General Secondary Education in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Trade & Technical Schools in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Cosmetology & Beauty Schools in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Technical & Vocational Education & Training in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Technical & Vocational Education & Training in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Technical and vocational secondary education |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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The market size of the Further Education in the UK is £10.1bn in 2026.
The market size of the Further Education in the UK increased 2.5% in 2026.
The market size of the Further Education in the UK has grown at a 3.0% CAGR between 2021 and 2026.
See our full analysis of the Further Education in the UK to understand if the industry market size is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.