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This statistical release provides an overview of higher-level learning by English-domiciled learners at further education providers (FEPs) and higher education providers (HEPs) in England in the academic year 2022 to 2023.

Higher-level learning refers to learning atNational Qualifications Framework (NQF) levels 4 to 8.

The aim of this release is to aid understanding of the potential impacts of the governments skills reforms on learning at these levels.

All learning types are covered, including:

• apprenticeships
• higher education recognised by the Office for Students
• study for institutional credit

Statistics are available by:

• provider type
• qualification aim
• learner characteristics
• local authority and region of domicile
• subject area
• whether learners were aiming for an equivalent or lower qualification (ELQ) than they already held