The Application Process

Make an Application

Applications open from October for the next academic year,
visit our website and apply online: thecollege.co.uk. You will need to enter your GCSE predicted grades, available from your current school.
We recommend that you apply early in order to secure your first choice!
Attend our open events. Explore our campuses, talk to our expert tutors: thecollege.co.uk/open.
If you change your mind, we will accept up to three applications.

Interview & Offer

From October onwards we hold interviews at the college. For apprenticeships, these may be later in the year. You will be able to book these online on your application portal. After the interview you will receive an offer via email.
Don’t worry at this stage too much about the course level, when you receive your GCSE results in August, we will help you navigate this.

We'll Keep in Touch!

Nothing for you to do at this stage.
We will keep in touch with lots of information about what to expect from college life.
Newsletters, specific course updates, financial support, enrolment information and lots more, as well as key contact information if you need to chat about anything.

New Student Event

You will be invited to attend college at the beginning of July, to meet your fellow students and course tutors.
There will be fun activities, a barbecue and music, an event not to be missed!

GCSE Results

GCSE results are due on Thursday 21st August 2025. Your school will provide these,
a really important day to be around.
If you don’t get the results you were expecting, we will provide you with all the support and guidance you need. Grade 4 is a pass in English and Maths. If you don’t get both or only one, don’t worry as we offer many courses where you be able to resit these core subjects alongside your chosen course.