Kensington and Chelsea College runs over 900 courses in six centres throughout West London. A lively borough home to many famous London landmarks, it boasts a vibrant culture, which extends to college life.

The college prides itself on its diversity and its population boasts a wide range of cultures and ages. Tutors and staff are friendly and approachable. The College’s younger students, who have chosen to study in an adult environment, value the opportunities on offer and appreciate the approach to learning taken by the college.

What's on offer
We have specialist facilities appropriate for the subjects offered at KCC including; a state of the art Hair & Beauty salon, music studio facilities, a nationally recognised Millinery department and a reputable Dance and Performing Arts programme. The new Kensington and Chelsea College Transition Skills Centre specialising in Construction courses is based in Park Royal.

Courses start each term, running mostly part time. Many of the College’s full-time programmes can also be offered in units, so students can study in a flexible way while working, bringing up a family or moving towards self-employment or a career change. Students in receipt of means-tested benefits are usually eligible for concessionary fees, and the college has staff available that can advise on the financial aspects of study and make suggestions if any student is suffering financial hardship. Those aged 16-18 may receive help with Education Maintenance Allowance applications. The college also has special services for students with disabilities or learning difficulties, support for those who have English as a second language or who need help to keep up with their coursework.

KCC has experience of delivering high quality vocational and traditional academic courses. Our teachers are trained professionals who have valuable experience of working in the subject area they teach.

Kensington and Chelsea College also offers funded work-based learning for employers who wish to gain a competitive advantage by ensuring their staff gain nationally recognised qualifications. Employees aged 16-24 can join our Apprenticeship programmes, and the college also offers a wide range of NVQs for employers and their staff aged 25+ through Train to Gain.

Courses run in the day and evening and the subject areas are diverse. These include the following:

Visual and Performing Arts

Numeracy

English and Foreign Languages

Health and Social care

Child Care

Humanities

Business and Management

Sport; Health and Food Studies

ICT

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

Fashion, Millinery and Textiles

Motorcycle Maintenance.

A Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) for the work it does with health-related courses, the college works with the primary care trusts, universities and hospitals to help the NHS recruit the staff they need.

The college also runs a range of different summer schools: For more information on courses and support available please visit the Kensington and Chelsea College website: www.kcc.ac.uk