You must apply for T Level approval during the approval window (February – June) before you plan to deliver in September. Approval cannot be gained more than a year in advance. For example, if you want to deliver from September 2027, you cannot apply in the 2026 window.
From 23 February 2026 – 26 June 2026, you will be able to request approval to deliver additional T Levels from September 2026. Please complete the process as early as possible to ensure resources, staffing, and support are in place. Even if you are already approved to deliver NCFE qualifications, you must still apply separately for any new T Levels you wish to deliver.
Please note that if you are part of a multi-academy trust or a college with multiple campuses, each individual school or campus must apply for and gain separate approval to deliver the T Level. Being part of a trust or college group does not automatically extend the T Level approval across all sites. See our approval support page for more information.