Richmond upon Thames College is a further education college in the London borough of Richmond that provides education primarily for 16-19 year olds. It currently caters for 7,000 learners, over half of which are full-time, with a range of academic and vocational courses on offer.
Background and history
The College was formed in 1977 following a merger of the sixth form colleges from Shene and Thames Valley with the former Twickenham College of Technology.
Location and accessibility
Due to its easy-to-reach location in the London borough of Richmond, the college can be reached by car, on foot and through the use of public transit. The college is a fifteen minute walk from Twickenham train station, and just five minutes' from Twickenham stadium where the 33, 110, 267, 281, 290, 490, H22, R68 and R70 buses all pass close by. Car-parking is free on-site for staff, students and visitors, with the campus easily accessed opposite the rugby stadium.
What's on offer?
The college offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, all based on its Twickenham campus. The qualifications framework for further education studies operates on a level basis, starting an entry level and ending at level 3. This includes 42 A/AS-levels, plus 38 BTEC courses. In addition, there is a select choice of part-time and full-time higher education courses to choose from.