Foundation Priority Programmes (FPP)
Do I need to withdraw my FPP application on Oriel now that there is no longer a separate FPP recruitment process ?
No, you do not need to withdraw your FPP application on Oriel. You will be able to still see the FPP vacancy in Oriel, but it is no longer active, and the offers process for FPP will no longer take place.
Whether you withdraw your FPP application or not will have no bearing on your main FP application, your computer-generated rank and your allocation to a foundation school via PIA.
None of the FPP preferencing that you may have already completed will be carried over into the main FP allocation process. Preferencing groups and programmes for the main Foundation Programme (FP) is a completely separate process.
Which foundation schools have Foundation Priority Programmes (FPPs)?
Not all foundation schools have FPPs. Refer to the list on the FPP webpage
When will FPP programmes be added into the main FP vacancy on Oriel and when will I be able to see them on the system?
Foundation schools will have finished the task of moving their FPP programmes into the main FP vacancy in Oriel by the end of February 2026. If you have any queries about particular programmes please contact the foundation school directly.
Will there be a FPP group on Oriel for each foundation school?
Some foundation schools may choose to use a specific FPP group in Oriel and this means that all (or some) of their FPPs will be in this group. Each foundation school will determine locally which group they will move their FPPs into.
Applicants should refer to foundation school local websites and programme information for guidance. Guidance about groups and programmes is available on the UKFPO website.
Will the incentives for the FPPs all still be available or will some programmes be changed?
Each foundation school will decide locally if their FPP programmes will retain the priority programme incentive, or if this will be removed. You should refer to foundation school local websites and programme information for guidance and contact a foundation school directly if you have any queries about specific priority programmes. Foundation school contact details are available on this webpage.
What if I am allocated to an FPP programme via PIA but I don’t want it – can I change my programme?
Your group and programme match is final, and applicants cannot change or swap their matched programme with another applicant. This applies to both FP, FPP and SFP programmes. You should contact your allocated foundation school directly with any queries you have about your training programme.