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University technical colleges and studio schools University technical colleges (UTCs) and studio schools are government-funded schools for young people aged 14 to 19. UTCs are set up by universities and business and specialise in one or two technical subjects. In years 10 and 11 they offer a similar GCSE curriculum to a typical secondary school, including English and Maths, as well as their specialist subject. You can find out more at: www.utcolleges.org Studio schools are similar to UTCs in that they have employer involvement in the curriculum and focus on developing skills needed for employment, involving personal coaching and work experience. They have a similar curriculum to a typical secondary school. You can find out more at: www.studioschoolstrust.org If your child was born between 1 September 2006 and 31 August 2007, you can apply now for a year 10 place at a university technical college or studio school for September 2020. Apply online at www.eadmissions.gov.uk or contact the admissions team for a paper application. The closing date for applications is the 31 October, offers will be made on 1 March. Applications received after the closing date will be considered late and will not be processed until after 1 March. There are currently no UTCs or studio schools in the Ealing borough, please see opposite details of UTCs and studio schools in neighbouring boroughs. London borough of Hillingdon Global Academy UTC The Old Vinyl Factory, Blyth Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1HA Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.globalacademy.com Specialism: Broadcast and Digital Media Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC Potter Street, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 1QG Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.heathrow-utc.org Specialism: Engineering De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2SE Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.desalisstudiocollege.co.uk Specialism: Business and Commerce Parkside Studio College Wood End Green Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2SE Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.parksidestudiocollege.co.uk Specialism: Industry: media, construction, hairdressing and beauty therapy, health and social care, hospitality and catering, and sport London borough of Hounslow Logic Studio School Browells Lane, Feltham, TW13 7EF Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.logicstudioschool.org Specialism: Computing Technologies and International Logistics Space Studio West London Letchworth Avenue, Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 9RY Email: [email protected] Website: www.spacestudiowestlondon.org Specialism: Space, Aerospace, Science, Maths To view a full list of all university technical colleges and studio schools in the London area please visit: www.ealing.gov.uk/admissions Starting High School 2021 55