New Opportunities at City College Brighton and Hove

City College offers new opportunities for study without breaking the bank

Coinciding with the launch of its new Adult Education Prospectus which features over 300 part-time courses and covers both leisure classes and professional qualifications, City College Brighton and Hove has begun an awareness-raising campaign regarding new opportunities for free study for adults. For those 19-23 year olds who have not yet achieved a qualification at Levels 1 or 2, courses are now entirely free.

Each course leads to a recognised qualification and is supported by government funding. For example, for those who left school with fewer than five GCSEs at grade C or higher, their course will be free of charge. If a student has five GCSEs at grade C or more but no A Levels or Level 3 vocational qualifications, then any Level 3 qualification will be free of charge for 19-24 year olds. This offer also applies to Apprenticeships.

One student who is benefiting from the offer is Level 2 AAT Accounting student Victoria Smith, 24, who will be able to move onto the Level 3 course without having to worry about course fees. “This offer really encourages people in my position to come to College and improve their prospects”, said Victoria. “I’m really pleased to be continuing here in September as the teaching’s been great and gaining these qualifications is going to enable me to make a career in accountancy.”

“This is a massive boost for local people who are seeking opportunities to improve their job prospects and gain the type of skills and qualifications that employers are looking for,” said City College’s newly appointed Principal Lynn Thackway. “Our course information team are on hand to help potential students to identify the course that best suits their needs.”

Aside from 19-24 year olds, whatever an applicant’s age and qualifications, if they are actively seeking employment or are on a job related benefit, there are substantial concessions and courses will be free of tuition fees. All other adult learners only pay around half of the tuition fees. For adults needing to improve their English and Maths, all the College’s Adult English and Maths courses (including GCSE) are free.

Prospective students can now enrol by simply logging on to the College’s website. The College is open every day during the summer from 9am to 5pm for part time and full time course advice and enrolments, and from 3 September is open from 9am to 7pm. Alternately, you can call course information on 01273 667759. www.ccb.ac.uk

About City College Brighton and Hove:
Situated in the heart of Brighton and graded ‘Outstanding’ in key areas by Ofsted in its June 2011 report, City College Brighton and Hove is an international centre of vocational excellence and one of the top performing Further Education Colleges in the country. Every year, 2,000 full-time, 7,000 part time, 400 Higher Education and 400 14-16 year old students as well as many international and European students choose City College as their place of further and higher education training. In addition, the College provides training to over 2,000 businesses via its ‘City Business Skills’ department which focuses on employer training needs.