A-levels and T-levels will be folded into a new qualification for all school leavers, the prime minister has said.
The Advanced British Standard will mean 16 to 19-year-olds will study five subjects instead of three, and some English and maths to 18.
Rishi Sunak told the Conservative party conference he would “finally deliver on the promise of parity of esteem between academic and technical education”.
He said it would ensure children leave school “literate and numerate”.
Mr Sunak told the event in Manchester: “Our 16 to 19-year-olds spend around a third less time in the classroom than some of our competitors.
“We must change this.
“So with our Advanced British Standard, students will spend at least 195 hours more with a teacher.”
He said the new plan would require more teachers so he would announce incentives to attract and retain a greater workforce.
The BBC understands the Advanced British Standard would be introduced in England only. Education is devolved.
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