Academic partners
We work in partnership with the following West London academic institutions to deliver courses.
Brunel University
Since becoming a university in 1966, Brunel has had much to celebrate. Our rise during the last 40 years has been impressive and our reputation grows year on year. Now a university of nearly 14,000 students – 3,000 engaged in postgraduate and research study – our special mission to combine academic rigour with the practical, entrepreneurial and imaginative approach pioneered by our namesake I K Brunel is proving as successful as ever. For further information visit www.brunel.ac.uk
College of North West London
Choose from over 350 different courses which prepare you for higher level study or employment. The College, situated in Kilburn, Willesden and Wembley, has 14,000 students, of whom 2,000 are between 16 and 19 years of age. The majority are over 21, studying part-time. To help you gain the practical skills that employers want, the College has motor vehicle workshops, hairdressing and beauty salons, a restaurant, a travel agency, electronic and computer suites. The College has four Centres of Vocational Excellence: Welding & Fabrication, Construction and Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Electrical Installations and Retail. The College provides free advice and guidance to help you find the course to suit you. For further information visit www.cnwl.ac.uk
Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College is one of the biggest FE colleges in the UK with 22,000 students and 800 staff across four sites in Acton, Ealing, Hammersmith and Southall in West London. It offers a variety of courses for a diverse range of students with differing abilities and has some of the best facilities in the UK. For more information visit www.wlc.ac.uk
Harrow College
Situated in one of north London’s leafy suburbs you’ll find Harrow College. The College caters for sixth form students, lifelong learners and local employers. Courses on offer range from Entry to Level 4 programmes and through Business Base, our College for Business we are a provider of professional qualifications and training for local businesses. For more information visit www.harrow.ac.uk
Kingston University
With more than 20,000 students, Kingston University is the largest provider of higher education in South West London. The University is consistently one of the most popular in the UK and is renowned for its excellent teaching quality and innovative enterprise partnerships. It is also a growing force in research. For further information visit www.kingston.ac.uk
Royal Holloway University of London
Royal Holloway is widely recognised on the world stage as one of the UK’s leading teaching and research university institutions. One of the larger colleges of the University of London, we are strong across the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. As a cosmopolitan community, with students from over 120 countries, we focus on the support and development of the individual. Our friendly campus, just 19 miles west of central London, provides a unique environment for university study. For further information visit www.rhul.ac.uk
St Dominic’s Sixth Form College
Students at St. Dominic’s Sixth Form College join a community that is committed to success. The College has provided post-16 education in Harrow since 1979 and over that period has developed specialist teaching and support that is recognised for its excellence in the local area and beyond. Our secluded site and attractive grounds allow students to concentrate on their studies and make the very best use of the superb academic facilities. For further information visit www.stdoms.ac.uk
Stanmore College
Stanmore College is small and friendly, with a vast amount of experience in providing courses that meet the needs of the local community and businesses. Our mission is “to inspire and support you to achieve academic, professional and personal success within our friendly college”. Whether you only have a few hours to spare, or want to study for a year, whether you’re studying for pleasure or a profession, we can help you. For further information visit www.stanmore.ac.uk
Thames Valley University
Thames Valley University (TVU) is the first genuinely dual sector institution in the UK, with equal emphasis being given to both Further and Higher Education. As a result, TVU is a place for everyone. It offers students at all ages an unrivalled range of subjects and qualifications; serves communities and businesses throughout the Thames Valley; and provides the largest single source of skilled and qualified people for employers. For further information visit www.tvu.ac.uk
Uxbridge College
At Uxbridge College you can take your study further and higher. As one of London’s top performing further education colleges and one of the first colleges to receive the Training Quality Standard – a kite mark for our work with employers- you’ll have access to everything you need to succeed in your studies. With a huge range of courses on offer, taught in excellent modern facilities, you’ll learn up-to-date theory and practical skills from staff with years of industry experience. For further information visit www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk
West Thames College
West Thames College is a successful medium-sized college of further and higher education based in Hounslow. We specialise in professional and specialist vocational training providing students with the skills, practical experience, opportunities and support to help them succeed. Our highly practical qualifications are taught in state of the art facilities by lecturers that are industry professionals with up to date knowledge and skills and access to great contacts. For further information visit www.west-thames.ac.uk
University of Westminster
The University of Westminster has some 22,000 students including 5,000 postgraduates and 4,000 international students from 160 countries. There are three West End Campuses and one in Harrow. Westminster was the first Polytechnic Institution and the original Regent Street site forms our headquarters today. The campuses are home to the ten academic schools of the University. Each campus is the dedicated base for a set of subjects and a bustling centre of learning with its own individual character. We are a leading modern university for research in art and design, Asian studies, communication, cultural and media studies, electronic engineering, international relations, Italian, law, linguistics and politics. For further information visit www.westminster.ac.uk
William Morris Sixth Form
William Morris Sixth Form is the country’s first 16-19 school. We offer about 40 A level and Applied A level subjects, plus BTEC National in Performing Arts. We also have smaller numbers of students on a GCSE programme or on Level 1 or 2 courses in Art, Business and Health and Social Care. For further information visit www.wma.ac.uk
