* Sixth form college: These colleges offer A-Levels, BTECs, and other qualifications leading to university or apprenticeships.
* Further education colleges (FE colleges): These offer a wider range of vocational and academic qualifications, including A-Levels, BTECs, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications.
* University: Higher education institutions offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
* Apprenticeships: These combine on-the-job training with formal study, leading to nationally recognised qualifications.
Essentially, it's any education pursued after compulsory schooling ends at age 16 (or its equivalent in different countries).