FAQs
Courses
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What courses do you offer students aged 16-18?
We offer full-time courses and essential qualifications for 16-18 year students. We also offer T Levels (equivalent to 3 A levels), and vocational courses that include practical learning as part of the curriculum. These will prepare you for employability, and for the next stage in your education and career.
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What courses do you offer Adult/19+ learners?
We offer a variety of part-time vocational programmes and academic courses. You can find qualifications to advance your career, open new opportunities, or deepen your knowledge in a particular field. We also offer short Leisure and Community courses to help you develop new skills for your work or for yourself.
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What are Vocational Courses and how are they beneficial?
Vocational courses have a focus on developing your practical skills. They include a mix of classroom learning and real-world experience, such as work placements or practical assignments, which help you build the skills that employers in that field are looking for. The goal is to equip you with job ready skills and relevant industry knowledge so you can enter the workforce with confidence, advance in your current role, or even pursue further study in the same field. They are different from academic courses that emphasise theory. Vocational courses are available depending on the subject and field you want to study.
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What qualification Levels do you offer?
We offer courses at multiple Levels, from Entry Level to Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. We also offer T Levels courses that are Level 3, and equivalent to 3 A levels. We also provide Foundation courses with extra support.
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How do I apply?
You can easily apply right now with our online application form. Once you’ve submitted your details look out for a confirmation email from us with further information.
Click here to apply now!
Enrolment
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How do I enrol if I have already applied?
If you have already applied to study with us, you will have received an email with a link to our online portal. Check that your information is up to date on the portal. Complete as much as you can in advance if you wish to reduce the time spent onsite at enrolment. Once your information is updated you can use the booking link (when available) to book a time to come in for enrolment. If a booking link is not available then you will be contacted when we are enrolling for your course.
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How do I enrol if I have NOT yet applied?
If you have not applied to study with us yet, you can view our courses and apply online. Click here to apply now! You can then use the booking link (when available) to book a time to come in for enrolment. If a booking link is not available then you will be contacted when we are enrolling for your course.
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I have not received my link to the online enrolment portal, what should I do?
The Enrolment link will be live from August. Please check your junk/spam folder for any messages from @stanmore.ac.uk. If you still do not have an email then please contact us with your full name, date of birth, email, and phone number. We will check your application is correct and resend the link out to you.
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How long will enrolment take?
The enrolment procedure can take up to two hours, so please ensure you allow adequate time. As part of this process, you will be required to undertake an initial assessment in English and Maths. (You have the option to complete this online prior to your enrolment date). You will have a meeting with a subject teacher prior to completion of enrolment.
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What is Proof of Address?
All documents must be valid within the last 3 months.
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What is Proof of Residency?
Examples of proof of residency documents:
UK Passport or British birth certificate.
EU Settled Status: biometric card or sharecode. (Sharecode has to be valid within last 3 months). You can obtain a sharecode here: https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status.
Home Office documents or non-EU passport showing valid residency or dependency.
BRP’s or Visa’s (must be valid for minimum of 12 months). All new BRP’s expired on 31 December 2024. If you have permission to stay in the UK longer, you must get access to your eVisa online to prove your immigration status. Here is the link: https://www.gov.uk/get-access-evisa. To help you register online, use our eVisa application guide. -
What evidence do I need for Proof of Benefits?
All evidence documents must be valid within the last 3 months.
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What evidence do I need for Proof of Employment or Income?
All evidence documents must be valid within the last 3 months.
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wage slip, employment contract, or bank statement with proof of income. -
What is Proof of Qualifications?
Examples of proof of qualification documents:
examination results, result slips, course results, or course qualifications achieved to date. -
What are the term dates?
To view term dates for the current academic year, please click here.