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To apply for the 9 Week Foundation Course (Level 2 Diploma, formerly NVQ 2) you can either:

1. Download the application form, by clicking on the link below, and send it:

In the post to:
The British Racing School
Snailwell Road
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 7NU

By e-mail to:
careers@brs.org.uk

2. Fill in the on-line application form below.

New Foundation Course Application Form
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Application Form:

1. Personal Details

Surname*

First Name*

Address*

Post Code*

Date of Birth*

Gender*Female Male

Weight*

Height*

School leaving date:*

College Leaving date (if attending/attended)

Are you a University Graduate?*Yes No

Unique Learner Number (ULN, if known)

Telephone Number*

Mobile*

Email*

Country of residence for the last three years*

Nationality*

National Insurance Number*

2. Educational Background

Level & Subject	Year Taken	Grade (Predicted if not yet taken)	Predicted or Confirmed
GCSEs/Standard Grades










A/AS/Scottish Higher






Other/Apprenticeship

Did you receive any additional support at school? If so, please give details

Please tell us if you have a disability, learning difficulty such as dyslexia, mental health condition or medical condition. We can then discuss this with you in confidence at your interview to see how we can provide support during your programme.

Are you/have you previously been on any other Work-Based Learning Apprenticeship*Yes No

If yes, when will/did you finish

Do you have a criminal conviction which will be unspent at the time of your admission to the BRS?*Yes No

If yes please give details

3. Ethnic Origin

What is your ethnic origin?*

4. Background Information

Name of present or most recently attended school or college*

Details of any achievements at school/college (other than exams)*

Details of sport played (including school teams)*

5. Background Information

Details of hobbies/interests*

Details of any jobs or voluntary work: (if you have references you are strongly advised to bring these to interview)*

6. Previous Involvement With Horses/Ponies

Have you ridden before?*Yes No

If Yes:

How long have you been riding?

How often do you ride?

When did you last ride?

Details of any clubs, competitions, hunting

Details of any experience with Thoroughbreds

7. Racing

How did you find out about the BRS (please give as much detail as you can)

If you saw the BRS stand please state at which event

Where does your interest in racing originate

What is your ambition in racing?

8. Support

Are your parents or guardians supportive of your interest of a career in racing?*Yes No

Give details of any time you have stayed away from home:*

If you have any problems downloading the form or you would like us to send you a copy in the post please contact Carol Casey or Natasha Goody on 01638 665103, choosing option 1.

Please try and fill in as much information as possible, this will speed up the process and enable us to make sure you have all the information you require.