10 Good Reasons for Choosing Wakefield College

Number 1

We care for and support our students. If you want to succeed, we’ll make sure you do. Students on our full tim0e programmes are well supported through an individual programme of tutorials. Staff are friendly, helpful and experienced in assisting young people to make the most of the opportunities on offer.

Number 2

Our staff are not only great teachers, but they’ve worked in the area you’re interested in themselves and so can prepare you really well. They go out of their way to help learners reach their full potential.

Number 3

Tutors talk to you like adults - and quite rightly expect you to behave that way too! Just walking around College feels very different to being at school. Students make things happen at Wakefield College.

Number 4

You will have the opportunity to pursue leisure and cultural activities through our Time Out programme. You will also have your own student email account and access to the student intranet containing a wealth of information regarding available student services, news and chat rooms.

Number 5

Coming to College gives you lots of opportunities to make new friends. People come from all over to study here. Our students work hard and have fun.

Number 6

Many of our courses offer residentials in the UK and overseas, and also real work experience, giving you the chance to sample lots of different activities and cultures. We aim to give students the competence and confidence to compete not only locally, but nationally and internationally for work.

Number 7

We get good results and our students progress to universities, get jobs or follow Higher Education courses at the College.

Number 8

Our facilities are excellent and give you a feel for the ‘real world’ beyond education. Our fully functioning travel agency, training restaurant and hairdressing and beauty therapy salons are all open to the public, as are our swimming pool and sports facilities.

Number 9

Wakefield College students not only gain additional qualifications wanted by employers and by universities, they also come out with useful practical skills.

Number 10

No matter what level you achieved at school, we can provide the opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience. And should you need it, Wakefield College provides the very best additional support within the district.