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Ada, National College for Digital Skills

About Us

Ada is a unique and supportive environment which bridges the gap between education and employment. Our industry-leading sixth form college and apprenticeship programmes not only develop students’ tech talents but offer opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds to connect with future employers.

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Sixth Form Results 2026

We’re celebrating another exceptional year of A Level, BTEC and T Level results, with its graduating cohort securing high-profile industry roles and top-tier higher education places!

Read more here

Sixth Form Events and Admissions

Open Events for Manchester

Thursday, 1 October, 5pm
Tuesday, 17 November, 5pm

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Open Events for London

Tuesday, 13th October, 4 – 7.30pm
Thursday, 26th November, 4- 7.30pm

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Apply for 2026 or 2027 Entry

September 2026 Start: Applications are still open for our London and Manchester campuses.
September 2027 Start: Applications for both campuses will open on September 1, 2026.

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When I found out that Ada has the best Computer Science results nationally, I knew it was the right choice for me.

Vanessa Ada Sixth Form Graduate

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Why choose to learn at Ada?

84%

Of Ada sixth form students secure their first choice of university.

£21K

Is the average starting salary of an Ada apprentice.

10k

Young people will have had their lives transformed by 2028.

Latest news and features

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  • News13 August 2026

    Results Day 2026!!!

    We’re celebrating another exceptional year of A Level, BTEC and T Level results, with its graduating cohort securing high-profile industry roles and top-tier higher education places.
    Sixth formT LevelsPioneer PathwayInnovator PathwayEmployersCreator Pathway
  • Blog11 August 2026

    Oyku Kirec | Same Interview | One Year Later

    Our Year 12 students have officially wrapped up their first year at Ada! Here’s what’s changed for Oyku, Innovator Student, since her very first interview a year ago.
    Innovator PathwaySixth form
  • Alumni story1 August 2026

    Ashik – Spotlight

    Ashik joined Ada in 2016 as part of our first-ever cohort! Since graduating, he’s completed a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, followed by a master’s in Data Science, and secured internships at Vodafone and Snowflake. Now a Data Analyst at Wayfair, Ashik is here to share more about his journey…
    AlumniSixth form

Together, Ada and King are working to set a standard for inclusive, industry-aligned education. Our partnership is dedicated to making tech careers accessible to all, and we are building a new generation of diverse, skilled talent ready to lead in the digital world.

Vikki Leach Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, King Games

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