E&Y School Leavers Programme
This is an alternative to university which will be more suited to some. If it looks appealing there are many other schemes run by different organisations which will be worth investigating.

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What is it all about?

A full time job with a competitive salary, independence and responsibility – without going to university first. The EY School Leaver programme is an alternative to university that can lead to the same professional qualification you’d get as a graduate. You could even qualify sooner than some graduates, and all without any fees or debt.Our five-year training programme lets you join EY straight after school or college – just as some of our Directors and Partners did. You can also apply if you’re taking a gap year or have chosen not to go to university and want to start your career in professional services at a later date. From day one you’ll gain valuable experience, earn a salary and build lasting networks.

What you can look forward to

  • A 5-year structured training programme
  • Two professional qualifications: the globally-recognised ICAEW Certificate in Finance and Business (CFAB) followed by a second professional qualification linked to your chosen service line — Assurance, Corporate Finance or Tax.
  • Challenging work on a diverse range of projects and clients.
  • Study leave — time out of the office to prepare for your exams.
  • On-the-job coaching, your own career counsellor and a dedicated team to support you through your professional studies.
  • A tailored induction alongside our graduate recruits to introduce you to senior people in EY and help you settle into the business.
  • A host of transferable business skills.
  • Competitive salary plus benefits, that include a pension (up to 6% matched contributions), bikes for work, a subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, sports teams and annual travel insurance.
  • Regular networking events.
  • The same world-class training and experience in all of our UK offices.
Entry requirements

  • Grade B or higher in GCSE Mathematics and English Language
  • Predicted 300 (24) UCAS points from 3 A2 Levels or equivalent (not including General Studies or A2 re-sits).