Westminster Kingsway College is a further education provider based in the London boroughs of Westminster and Camden It offers education to 14-19 year-olds, as well as adult learners, and is one of the largest colleges in the city.
Background and history
In its current state the college has only been in existence since 2000 when a merger of Westminster College and Kingsway College occurred. The college's centre at Vincent Square has been recognised for much long, however. Westminster Kingsway College's School of Hospitality was formed one hundred years ago when a committee of concerned academics and hospitality representatives developed a school for professional cookery. Similarly, the college grounds at Soho centre have a much longer history, having been used to provide language courses since as early as 1913.
Location and accessibility
The college has four major centres located across two London boroughs and thus lists directions to each one on its website. All of the locations are serviced by the London Underground, with stations located within a ten minute walk (at most) of all campuses.
What's on offer?
Westminster Kingsway College provides education for 14-19 year-olds and adults, and offers a huge range of qualifications, encompassing A-levels, BTECs, foundation degrees, apprenticeships, access to HE and short courses. The college is a member of the Evening Standard's 'Ladder for London' campaign which aims to help unemployed young adults into paid work through apprenticeship schemes. It also provides thorough support for students wishing to learn English as a second language.