Are you 15-18 or about to leave school? College is the perfect route for those that want something a bit more practical and hands on, instead of the traditional classroom environment.
Starting at college can be an exciting yet daunting experience for many school leavers; new buildings, new teachers, new friends. But it can also be a place to grow, reinvent yourself, meet like-minded people and fulfil your ambitions.
Whatever your dreams, South Bank Colleges is committed to ensuring all students learn in a safe and friendly environment by providing the support needed to shine and succeed on your journey with us.
If you're in Year 11, and about to leave school, you may be feeling particularly confused or worried about applying for college; whether to study a Level 3, an apprenticeship or a vocational course - and which subjects. But don't be, we're here to help! We can support you with choosing the right course as well as providing information about your application, course equipment and more.
At South Bank Colleges, Clapham Centre, we offer some of the best Art and Design courses in London. You can study courses starting at Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design and Media through to Level 3. You will have access to a wide range of facilities such as ceramics, screen printing, sculpture, fine art, wood and metal work giving you skills that enable you to progress onto the next level, into work or into higher education in a subject of your choice.
Key Facts
Students exhibit their Final Major Project to parents and external visitors.
Many students progress to top universities and art schools. Our HE partner, London South Bank University, has excellent programmes to choose from.
Students can access brand-new facilities for graphics, photography, 3D design, animation and media at our multi-million-pound campus in Nine Elms.
Performing Arts
London is home to West End and local theatres, one of which will be where many of your classes will take place just a short walk from the college. You will be exposed to a real theatre environment as well as a college environment.
Key Facts
You will be surrounded by performance, music, theatre and drama at every turn, getting a real-life experience having classes in a local theatre. Whatever role you choose, whether it be behind the scenes or centre stage, we will equip you with the skills and attributes to kick-start a career in this exciting industry.
You will benefit from being taught by teachers who have a wealth of knowledge and experience from working professionally in the field. You will be performing in a wide range of sketches and plays that will be presented to parents, college staff, local schools and external visitors either in our own college theatre, in a local theatre or in schools. You will work with and learn from practitioners and experienced professionals on our dynamic courses.
Our performing arts courses are accredited by University of the Arts London. We also work collaboratively with other universities and colleges to ensure we develop and award the best possible, specialist qualifications. Our courses are designed to develop your skills and equip you to progress to a specialist vocational school or university or enter the profession as an actor, dancer or musical theatre performer.
You will need to be passionate and dedicated, resilient and hard-working. As well as developing your performance techniques, you will have the opportunity to develop skills through relevant work experience and be involved in a number of public performances, at our college theatre and external venues.
Art & Design/Performance courses at Lambeth College
Beautician courses taught by expert tutors at Lambeth College...
Comprising of a state-of-the-art beauty salon; nail technology salon, and a fully-equipped makeup studio, you will learn to become an expert in your chosen field while performing real treatments on real clients.
Learn from IT industry-professional expert tutors at London South Bank Technical College...
Taught at our state-of-the-art facilities by a team of industry-professional expert tutors, our IT courses will allow you to deepen your knowledge and skills in the everchanging industry of Computing and IT.
Studying at London South Bank Technical College will give you complete access to our technologically advanced computing labs with brand new hi-tech computing equipment.
Computing and IT courses at London South Bank Technical College
Gain hands on experience at London South Bank Technical College...
Construction is a dynamic and expanding sector, with many exciting and rewarding careers on offer. With all construction courses delivered at our revolutionary Nine Elms Campus, in London’s buzzing Zone 1, you will have access to expert tutors, you will learn in industry-standard facilities, you will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of construction from Bricklaying and Plumbing to Maintenance Operations and Carpentry.
Construction courses at London South Bank Technical College
Learn in dynamic state-of-the-art labs at London South Bank Technical College...
Our highly progressive and dynamic art and media courses will allow you to explore and develop every inch of your creative abilities. You will learn and work in impressive new art labs where your friends will become your coworkers and the classroom becomes a reflection of real industry work.
Upon successful completion of these courses, our students have progressed to working with organisations such as Tate Modern, King’s College, Goldsmiths, Central St Martin’s, Camberwell School of Art, Imperial War Museum, Channel 4, The BBC, The Daily Telegraph, Sky Sports News, Rambert Dance, Young Vic Theatre and The Royal Shakespeare Company.
Creative and Digital Industries courses at London South Bank Technical College
Gain hands-on experience in our technologically advanced dental labs at London South Bank Technical College...
Successful completion of our dental courses at our Nine Elms Campus will be the catalyst into a gleaming career. Whether you're interested in apprenticeships, T-levels, or Level 3 courses, you'll receive complete hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art dental labs.
Dental courses at London South Bank Technical College
All are welcome to improve their English at South Bank Colleges
Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses will help you improve your reading, writing, speaking & listening, maths and employability /job skills. Our holistic curriculum is designed to enable you to communicate in both academic and everyday settings. Our supportive and engaging learning environment will help you to stay and achieve on your course.
Why Learn English with Us?
Better Communication: Improve your ability to speak and understand English.
Get a Job: Learn skills that can help you find work.
Further Study: Prepare for more advanced courses.
Our Courses
Levels and Assessment: We have five levels of study. You will take a test to find the right level for you.
IELTS Preparation: We also have a course to help you get ready for the IELTS exam.
ESOL Plus (Adults)
We offer a number of courses you can study alongside your ESOL course or by itself. You will learn new skills to help you to be better prepared for finding work and move onto to higher level courses. The courses are taught by ESOL teachers to help you build confidence and improve communication skills for living and working in the UK.
For Young Learners
ESOL 16-18: For students aged 16-18, we offer courses from low level Entry 1 to Level 1. These are full-time study programme courses that run from Sept – June. Our young learners improve their English and functional skills maths, gain pastoral care through tutorials and develop employability skills. Entry Level 3 and Level 1 ESOL 16-18 students go on placements which exposes them to the world of work.
Progression pathways are onto ESOL, vocational subjects, HE and/or employability.
ESOL for Y11 Full-Time Study Programme: This course is for students who are of secondary school age and need to improve their English. It helps with English, maths, digital and job skills.
getting a job or progressing to a higher-level course.
Explore our wide range of Early Years courses delivered at Lambeth College...
All of our courses are fully-accredited by the Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education (CACHE), the UK's leading provider of vocational qualifications for those working in early years education, childcare, and health and social care.
Early Years and Teaching courses at Lambeth College
Break into the dynamic industry of Engineering with a course delivered at London South Bank Technical College...
Engineering offers a variety of career prospects in some of today’s most exciting and dynamic industries. At our state-of-the-arts campus, you'll be able to study a range of progressive engineering programmes including robotics.
Engineering courses at London South Bank Technical College
Lambeth College is offering four different study programmes that focus on improving English, maths and employability skills
At first glance, English can seem like a confusing and complicated language. Do you use there, their, or they’re; is it your, you’re, or yore; and what’s the difference between its and it’s. And that’s before we even get to the homophones – those words that are spelt (or spelled) differently but pronounced the same – like stare/stair, aisle/isle, and suite/sweet.
Yes, the English language can be complicated, but here at Lambeth College, we teach it simply.
Whether you’re looking to advance to further study, land your perfect job, or just improve your English skills for everyday life, we have a wide range of English qualifications and courses, specifically designed to aid adult learners. With seven levels available - from Entry Level 2 Functional Skills, all the way up to GCSE English – we’ll help you find the perfect level to match your current skills and future ambitions.
So, if you’re looking to take your first step towards your perfect career, return to education, or just make more sense of the words you read and hear every day; you’re just one step away from gaining a nationally-recognised qualification with Lambeth College.
And don’t worry, not even our expert tutors think the word yacht makes any sense.
If, following the outcome of your assessment, you are not quite ready for Functional Skills at a specific level, we will be able to offer you an alternative course at the same level, which has no exam, and this will enable you to develop your skills to then progress onto Functional Skills. These courses are available at every level (except Entry 1) and are RARPA courses (Recognising And Recording Progress and Achievement). Your course will be tailored to you and your progress will be monitored with an Individual learning plan, you will also receive a certificate of achievement at the end of the course.
The levels we offer are:
Adult Entry 1 Edexcel Functional Skills English
Adult Entry 2 Edexcel Functional Skills English
Adult Entry 3 Edexcel Functional Skills English
Adult Level 1 Edexcel Functional Skills English
Adult Level 2 Edexcel Functional Skills English
Adult GCSE English (AQA)
Please click on the Functional Skills or GCSE course link at the top of the page to apply, and secure your place.
How the GCSE English Mentoring Programme is making a difference for students.
Learn new skills with an EHCP Plan at South Bank Colleges
Students will have individual goals set according to their specific subject, with learning targets regularly evaluated. Parents/carers are invited to attend termly review meetings and annual reviews with relevant professionals.
Learn to thrive with Science courses at London South Bank Technical College
Science demands the ability to interpret, use and evaluate data, put together reasoned arguments, question assumptions and so much more. You will be able to do all this and more at our new Nine Elms Campus, where all science courses will be delivered.
Science courses at London South Bank Technical College
Learn from fully-qualified sports instructors at South Bank Colleges
With our on-site sports facilities, fully-qualified sports instructors and expert tutors, and our highly-successful sports teams, we have the perfect environment for you to learn about the sports industry.
Are you looking for a qualification that combines classroom learning with real-world experience? T Levels are an exciting new choice for students who want to gain practical skills alongside academic study. Equivalent to three A Levels, T Levels are designed to prepare you for skilled employment, apprenticeships, or further education.
Why Choose T Levels?
T Levels are ideal for students who want to gain the knowledge and skills that employers are looking for. By choosing a T Level, you will:
Spend 80% of your time in the classroom developing technical knowledge and practical skills.
Complete a 45-day (315-hour) industry placement to gain invaluable real-world experience.
Develop key workplace skills as well as essential English, maths, and digital skills to prepare you for your career.
T Levels are developed in partnership with leading employers, ensuring that what you learn meets the needs of industry and sets you up for success.
Not Quite Ready for T Levels? Try the T Level Transition Programme
If you’re interested in T Levels but need a little more time to prepare, the T Level Transition Programme is designed just for you. This one-year post-GCSE course is tailored to build your knowledge, practical skills, and confidence before moving on to a full T Level.
With the T Level Transition Programme, you will:
Gain technical knowledge and practical skills relevant to your chosen T Level subject area.
Experience industry work placements to help you prepare for the workplace.
Develop essential English, maths, and digital skills.
Receive focused individual support to boost your personal development.
Plan your next steps with tailored guidance to help you achieve your goals.
The Transition Programme has been developed with input from employers, schools, and colleges to ensure you gain the knowledge and behaviours that businesses value most.
Your Future Starts Here – Get Involved Today!
Ready to take the next step? Click on the course links above to learn more about each T Level or contact us today to start your journey to a successful future.
T Levels courses at London South Bank Technical College
Build a successful, exciting and rewarding career in Travel and Tourism at South Bank Colleges
Whether you are interested in European and long-haul travel, UK-based tourism and visitor attractions, hospitality operations and working as a holiday representative, or want to get involved with the business, retail, and marketing sector of the industry, we will arm you with the knowledge and skills to achieve your goals.
