YASS, our Young Applicants in Schools Scheme, is designed to bridge the gap between school and university, college or employment and helps motivated students stand out from the crowd. It encourages independent learning and builds confidence. Taking part in YASS develops key skills like time management and using an online study environment.
Registration for YASS modules is organised through the school, although students deal directly with the OU when it comes to course work and assessment. 13,200 young people from 330 schools have taken Open University modules through YASS.
YASS registration for 2025/26 will open on 15 April 2025. Find out more about YASS:
Our national programme for S6 pupils lets them study university level courses at school.
Interested schools should allocate a co-ordinator, who we can liaise with about YASS.
Courses are in a range of subject areas, from law to languages, and accounting to science.
Registration for YASS 2025/26 will open on 15 April 2025.
Access our YASS Guide and Course List, plus Teachers Guide and co-ordinator resource.
Students can deepen their existing knowledge or try a completely different subject.
Students share their experiences of taking part in the programme.
The downloadable 2025/26 interactive YASS Guide includes courses that can be studied.
Email Scotland-YASS@open.ac.uk
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