City of Westminster College is a leading Further Education College in central London. We offer excellent teaching and a wide choice of academic, vocational and professional courses to students aged 16-18 and to adults. Our College is one of the major Further and Higher Education providers in the area, delivering full-time and part-time education and training to more than 7,000 people each year.
Our partners include leading universities, major education/training bodies and local and national employers.
Most courses are based in our state-of-the-art Paddington Green Campus, a world-class £102m building designed by leading architects. With its cutting-edge facilities and resources, this offers an inspiring location for studying in the heart of the capital.
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Great choice of courses
Choose from hundreds of courses in a wide range of subject areas, including art and design, business, childcare, construction, electrical, engineering, ESOL, health and social care, IT, media, motor vehicle, performing arts, photography, plumbing, science, sound and music, sport and travel and tourism. We also offer GCSEs, A-levels, Intensive A-levels and some higher education qualifications, including Foundation Degrees. We also provide workplace skills and training, including NVQs, and a range of Employability programmes for people who are unemployed or employed and looking for new direction.
Fantastic new Campus
Our inspirational new Campus on Paddington Green opened in January 2011 and features a light-filled atrium at the heart of the building, with accessible roof terraces, specialist science labs and workshops and a Sport England-specification Sports Hall. We also have a dance studio, fitness suite and our own 150-seat Sarah Siddons Theatre. Our superb Learning Resource Centre and wide range of informal and formal learning spaces are designed so you can ‘learn anytime and anywhere’.
Central location
We have three centres located in central London, all within walking distance of each other and close to tube and mainline rail stations. They are easily accessible by major bus routes and we also offer secure cycle parking. All centres are close to the West End and major shopping areas.
Supportive teachers
Our mission is to provide outstanding education and training to enable you to achieve your full potential. In addition to our highly qualified and supportive teachers, we offer learner support in areas such as study skills, numeracy and literacy – all helping you to reach your goals.
Lively College atmosphere
College life isn’t all about lectures and learning. Our Student Enrichment team plan a range of activities, workshops and events, from football to street dance, so you can join in, learn new skills or just have fun! We understand that studying can be demanding and your welfare is important to us. Whether it’s help in finding the right course, additional learning support or financial or personal advice, our teams are on hand to support you through your studies.
What are you waiting for? Join us now!
If you know the course/s you would like to do, please complete an application form as soon as possible. If you are not sure about the right course for you, get in touch with one of our friendly Course Advisers.