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Schroders Apprenticeship Programme, Level 3 and 4 2027

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Based in London.

NoApprenticeship Programme, Level 3 and 4 (Client Services, Marketing and Communications, Investment Product, Wealth Management)

No. Schroders does not sponsor its apprenticeship programme, level 3 and 4 for international students who need a visa. Schroders' own FAQ sets eligibility directly: you must have been living in England and ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years before the start date, be 18 by 1 September of the start year, and not be enrolled in another government-funded apprenticeship or further education programme.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
Applications open in January each year (no year printed), rolling basis, assessment centres run January to March, no specific 2027 date published
Confidence
high

Schroders Apprenticeship Programme, Level 3 and 4: at a glance

Schroders runs a two-year apprenticeship programme for school leavers at Levels 3 and 4, with roles typically in Client Services, Marketing and Communications, Investment Product and Wealth Management. Apprentices are offered a permanent job and work towards an accredited qualification, with a buddy and access to Investment20/20 events. Roles are mostly based in London. Source

Duration
Two years“We welcome applications from school leavers for our two-year apprenticeship programme.”Source
Start date
Within the first two weeks of September“The two-year apprenticeship programme usually starts within the first two weeks of September.”Source
Who can apply
Aged 18 by 1 September of the start year; recent school or college leaver with A-levels, BTECs or equivalent; ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three yearsSource
Locations
LondonSource
Degree requirement
Recent school/college leaver with A levels, BTECs or equivalent; no UCAS points requirement but minimum Grade 4 GCSE English and Maths“you will need to have achieved a minimum of Grade 4 (or equivalent) in both GCSE English and Maths”Source

How Schroders recruits

Applications open January each year; assessment centres January to March; start September. 4 stages, from Schroders's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Schroders names them.

  1. Stage 1: Cognitive assessment

    Online tests

    Short untimed online multiple-choice test of about 20 minutes on numerical, critical and diagrammatic reasoning.

    • about 20 minutes
    “Numerical, critical and diagrammatic reasoning”
    Source

  2. Stage 2: Motivation and behavioural

    Online tests

    Short untimed online multiple-choice questionnaire of about 20 minutes on motivation and values.

    • about 20 minutes
    “Short online multiple-choice questionnaire”
    Source

  3. Stage 3: Workplace scenarios and video

    Recorded video interview

    About 30 minutes of online workplace scenario questions plus a short recorded video answer.

    • about 30 minutes
    “Online workplace scenario questions plus a short recorded video answer”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  4. Stage 4: Assessment centre

    Assessment centre

    About 4 to 5 hours, usually in person at an office or virtual depending on location: a group activity, short presentation and interview.

    • about 300 minutes
    “Assessment centres for our apprenticeship programme take place between January - March.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Schroders

“Living in England and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years before the apprenticeship start date.”
Schroders, from its own careers pages
The catch: Schroders does not currently run a degree-level (Level 6/7) apprenticeship at all, only Level 3 and 4, so this route will not itself lead to a degree even for an eligible UK candidate.
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What Schroders publishes about this programme

Checked against Schroders's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-22. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Schroders sponsor visas for its apprenticeship programme, level 3 and 4?

No. Schroders does not sponsor its apprenticeship programme, level 3 and 4 for international students who need a visa. Schroders' own FAQ sets eligibility directly: you must have been living in England and ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years before the start date, be 18 by 1 September of the start year, and not be enrolled in another government-funded apprenticeship or further education programme. Schroders confirms this scheme is UK levy funded. Roles are mostly based in London, applications open every January for a September start, and the programme is Level 3 and 4 only; Schroders says higher and degree-level apprenticeships are not currently offered.

What is the Schroders apprenticeship programme, level 3 and 4?

Schroders runs a two-year apprenticeship programme for school leavers at Levels 3 and 4, with roles typically in Client Services, Marketing and Communications, Investment Product and Wealth Management. Apprentices are offered a permanent job and work towards an accredited qualification, with a buddy and access to Investment20/20 events. Roles are mostly based in London.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Schroders?

Schroders does not currently run a degree-level (Level 6/7) apprenticeship at all, only Level 3 and 4, so this route will not itself lead to a degree even for an eligible UK candidate.

When do applications open for the Schroders apprenticeship programme, level 3 and 4?

Applications open in January each year (no year printed), rolling basis, assessment centres run January to March, no specific 2027 date published. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Schroders's own site.

How long is the Schroders apprenticeship programme, level 3 and 4?

Two years, according to Schroders's own careers information.

When does the Schroders apprenticeship programme, level 3 and 4 start?

Within the first two weeks of September, according to Schroders's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Schroders apprenticeship programme, level 3 and 4?

Aged 18 by 1 September of the start year; recent school or college leaver with A-levels, BTECs or equivalent; ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years, according to Schroders's own careers information.

Where is the Schroders apprenticeship programme, level 3 and 4 based?

London, according to Schroders's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Schroders apprenticeship programme, level 3 and 4?

Recent school/college leaver with A levels, BTECs or equivalent; no UCAS points requirement but minimum Grade 4 GCSE English and Maths, according to Schroders's own careers information.

How should I confirm Schroders's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Schroders's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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