Confirmation and Clearing adviser toolkit
Discover key dates, essentials and guidance for Confirmation and Clearing in our adviser toolkit.
If you’re new to advising, or need a refresh on the essentials, this page contains the essential information about Confirmation and Clearing.
What happens, when, and what your students need to do to avoid delays to their application.
Find the important dates and deadlines to help your students.
A level results day 2025
Thursday 14 August
SQA results day 2025
Tuesday 5 August
A level results embargo
8 August – 14 August
SQA results embargo
28 July – 5 August
Advisers' guide to Clearing for international students
Find key information on how Clearing works if you are helping a student come to study in the UK.
Find what courses are available in Clearing.
If your students have applied through UCAS Conservatoires, this page will give an overview of how you can support their application during Confirmation.
Heard of Clearing but not sure what it’s all about? Here we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone through the process.
Got questions?
Teachers and advisers can contact us by phone, email or using social media.
Supporting parents during Confirmation and Clearing
Take a look at our new page, dedicated to parents to help them understand results day, Clearing, and the best ways to support their children throughout the process. In collaboration with university and school coach, Clementine Wade, parents can gain lots of top tips and guidance, as well as signing up for emails with timely information and support.