Summary

  • Students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will find out their A-Level, T-Level and BTec results this morning

  • Are you getting your grades today or supporting someone who is? Here are the key timings to be aware of

  • While some students can get their results via email, many will have to go into school or college to pick them up in person - remember to check when your school or college opens

  • Last year saw boys outperform girls for top A-level grades for the first time in seven years, with record numbers getting their first-choice university grade

  • In Scotland, students received grades for their National 5, Highers and Advanced Highers exams last week - the pass rate rose across the board

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Edited by Charlotte Hadfield

  1. Things to remember before receiving your results

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    In less than an hour's time, students across the country will be ripping open envelopes and refreshing their emails to get those long-awaited A-level, T-level, Btec and Level 3 results.

    Here's a few things to remember while you wait:

    • Keep calm: You can't change the contents of that envelope now. A missed grade isn't the end of the world - you have plenty of options
    • Know who to speak to: Keep contact details close to hand for your school or college, as well as universities and the clearing helpline
    • University isn't the only route: Remember: the world is your oyster. An apprenticeship, job, gap year, travel or volunteering opportunity might sound like a better next step for you
    • Make sure you have login details ready: If you are hoping to go to university Ucas should start updating at around 08:00 BST, letting you know if you've made your offer. Ahead of time make sure you know your Ucas sign-in details and personal ID
    • Give yourself time and space: Getting your results can be very stressful. It's fine to take a step back and have a break from social media and WhatsApp

  2. Don't let politicians make your decision for you, says Universities UK chief

    Hazel Shearing
    Education correspondent

    This morning another record number of students are expected to find out they have secured a place at their first choice of university.

    The cost of going to university has been in the spotlight this year, with mounting pressure on the government to reform student loan repayments, and there has been a renewed focus on technical education under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

    The chief executive of Universities UK, which represents more than 140 vice-chancellors, has urged students to not "let politicians make your decision for you".

    Vivienne Stern, chief executive of Universities UK, says she's concerned that "people talking [university] down" could "put off" potential students from the least-advantaged backgrounds.

    She urged students to "make the right decision for you", adding: "Don't let politicians make your decision for you."

  3. At-a-glance guide to qualifications

    Here's a quick guide to the different qualifications people are receiving today:

    • A-levels: Traditional academic route where you study classroom-based subjects like English, Maths, History or the sciences. You typically take three A-levels and there's over 40 subjects to choose from
    • BTecs: Practical qualification in a vocational subject like construction or health and social care with exams, coursework and sometimes placements - gradually being phased out and replaced with other vocational routes
    • T-levels: Technical qualification focused on understanding one industry, such as accounting or marketing - a mix of classroom study and hands-on experience
    • Apprenticeship: Paid work where you learn on the job while also working towards a qualification

  4. A rundown of what to expect today - in 100 words

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    • 08:00: Results are released - but check what time your school or college opens if you plan to collect them in person
    • 08:15: Applied to university? The Ucas hub will update around this time, confirming whether you've met your offer
    • If you miss your grades, don't panic. Other university places are available through clearing, with phone lines opening from 8:00
    • 09:30: We'll get a picture of the national results, along with information from the Department for Education on T-levels
    • 13:00: Once you've secured a place through clearing, you can add it to the online Ucas portal

  5. The wait is almost over

    Freya Scott-Turner
    Live reporter

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    For thousands of students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the anxious wait is nearly over.

    In just under two hours, you will be ripping open envelopes, refreshing your emails or heading into schools and colleges to get those long-awaited A-level, T-level, BTec and Level 3 course results.

    For some of you, this might be the stepping stone to an apprenticeship or a place at university, others might be entering the world of work or taking a year out.

    It's completely normal to be feeling nervous, but we'll be bringing you some tips and tricks to help you along the way.

    We've got journalists in schools around the country who will be speaking to students about their results and hopes for the future.

    And if things don't quite go your way today, we'll also be bringing you expert advice about what your options are (and there are many).

    Class of 2026, good luck!