Kingston College Further Education

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Age of students: from 16 years old,
• Type of study: blended,
• Language of instruction: English.

Kingston College Further Education provides students with a friendly and stimulating environment to pursue their qualifications. Kingston College's higher education system offers students a real alternative to university courses: unlike traditional universities, the college offers lower tuition fees, small class sizes, one-on-one support, and excellent job prospects.

Kingston College Further Education is part of the South Thames Colleges Group.

Kingston College Further Education offers a wide variety of courses to suit each student's life goals. Students are surrounded by highly qualified teachers, tutors, and support staff.

The environment in college is significantly different from that in school. Students are offered independence and respect, the college provides its students with support and care in their transition to student life and in making the right choices for their future.

Kingston College is committed to providing learning and work experience opportunities for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

Kingston College Further Education does not have its own residential residences or provide accommodation services. Students can consider accommodation options in advance through private rental firms.

Kingston College's enrichment activities provide a fantastic opportunity for students to try new things while studying. South Thames Colleges Group offers a wide range of weekly sports clubs and activities, course-related trips, regular social events, cultural events, and speakers as part of the Inspiring Future program. Students can participate in all college activities in parallel with their studies to develop their personal qualities, improve their CV and UCAS application.

The main campus of Kingston College Further Education is the tallest building in the city and is located on Kingston Hall Road, the second campus is located on Richmond Road and is mainly used for arts activities. The third part of the campus is the SLDD center in North Kingston, the fourth campus is located in Anstee House on Wood Street, where fashion, media and English are taught. The fifth and most recent building is St. James's House in Kingston, which houses educational institutions and many of the college's administrative functions.

One of the most remarkable things about Kingston College is the wide range of services it offers students to both support their studies and enrich their student life. The college's facilities include:

• Car repair shop,
• Engineering workshops,
• University Center,
• Academy of Directors and "Arena of Beauty",
• Learning Resource Centers,
• ACT Theatre,
• Center for Creative Industries,
• Arena Gym & Gym,
• BigHead Recording Studios,
• TV studio,
• Aviation Center,
• Penny School Gallery,
• Deli KC.

The academic year at Kingston College Further Education runs from September to June. The year is divided into 3 trimesters, between which vacations are organized:

• Autumn trimester (September – December),
• Christmas Vacation (2 weeks),
• Spring trimester (January – March),
• Easter holidays (2 weeks),
• Summer term (April – June),
• Summer holidays (2 months, July and August).

Additional costs:

• Registration fee,
• Visa fee,
• Residence
• Nutrition
• Transportation costs,
• Educational materials and stationery,
• Extracurricular activities,
• State exams,
• Extracurricular activities.

Upon admission to Kingston College Further Education, the candidate must do the following:

• Apply for education and receive confirmation of admission before applying for a visa.
• Once the candidate has secured a place on the course, the Kingston College International Office will assist with the appropriate visa application.
• If a student requires a visa, they must ensure that they are applying for the correct visa. Students arriving on a tourist visa will only be allowed to study for a limited period.
• Students who require a visa can apply for a full course of English with a short-term study visa or for an academic course at NQF (National Qualifications System) levels 3/4/5/6 with a student route visa.

Today, Kingston College Further Education has more than 10,000 students, including:

• 3500 full-time students,
• 6000 part-time students,
• More than 1600 students in higher education courses.

All students must ensure that they meet the admission criteria for their specific course before applying. Kingston College requires original certificates upon enrolment or, for students aged 16 and over, a result form issued by the school on GCSE completion date.

For students without qualifications, the college offers adult final exams, functional skills, and for students aged 16-18, it offers a full-time exam retake program.

All A-Levels have common criteria with a minimum of 5 final exams in Year 6 or above, including English and Mathematics.

Kingston College Further Education provides financial support to students of all ages:

• Discretionary Scholarship (16-19 years old),
• Priority Scholarship (16-19 years old),
• Scholarship for advanced students (19+).

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision