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ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening)

Do you want to improve your English language use? This course will help you develop your spoken English, your reading and your writing skills. Starting in May 2021
Tuesday 25th May Open Day

Book onto our general Open Day at the college on 25th May 2021 and find out about our range of courses.
Tuesday 18th May Open Day

Book onto our general Open Day at the college on 18h of May 2021 and find out about our range of courses.
Tuesday 11th May Open Day

Book onto our general Open Day at the college on 11th May 2021 and find out about our range of courses.

110 Stories: Una's Story

'Fircroft is like a little bit of magic' from personal tragedy to recovery to Fircorft, Una shares her remarkable story.
110 Stories: Our 1987 Open Day

Brandy, tea and trumpets and a right old knees up. 1987 was very different to the Open Days of 2019
110 Stories: Julia Swift

'Some people find religion... I found Fircroft College'.
September Reflections from Fircroft College

What a September we've had! From Garden Parties to Alumni events to Canadian Senators. It's been a busy month here at Fircroft.
110 Stories: Leslie Stephens

Our 110 Stories continues with Leslie Stephens
7 study tips to help you settle into your new study programme

How can you make sure that you're making the most from your chosen study programme at Fircroft?
What are the benefits of short courses?

Short courses at Fircroft College are exactly that. Short. We have 200 short courses, many of which are three days residential means that you can study in an environment that is supportive and immersive. But what are the benefits of doing a short course?
Being Better Citizens

Fircroft features in a Ministry of Reconstruction report published in 1919. That says that the aim of the college was “to make better citizens”. So 100 years later we’ve been exploring how Fircroft makes better citizens now.
Your questions answered!

Ever wanted to study with us, but you're unsure as to what you need to do next? Find out more
Confidence: A student poem

A student wrote this heartfelt piece at the end of her Developing Confidence course.

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities) October 2021

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities) is highly credited by universities in the UK and is perfect for adults who wish to go on to further study of counselling, youth work and psychology as well as other subjects.This is a nine-month programme that can help you to get into University.
Fees

Many of our courses are free, find out more about our fees.
Who we are

Fircroft is an adult education college in Selly Oak, Birmingham, offering mostly residential courses but also online and one day courses.
Free Thinking

Our Free Thinking programme helps people get into mainstream education and employment after suffering from modern slavery, trauma and torture. Starting 19th April - 23rd June 2021. TAKING APPLICATIONS UP TO 23RD APRIL.
Open Days

Join us on a Tuesday for an Open Day back at Fircroft. Open Day sessions will be held throughout the day every Tuesday. Book your slot today!
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