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COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures

Have a read of the new health and safety measures that we have put in place to ensure we are providing a COVID secure environment.
Functional Skills - English (for ESOL Learners)
Face Mask Guidance

Please take a look at the college guidance on wearing face masks and how you can stay safe doing so.
A More Sustainable World

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.

Job Vacancies and Advice

There has never been a better time to join Fircroft College. Take a look at our vacancies and join the team! .
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities) October 2020

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. This course is planning to start on 19th October 2020
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.
Open Days

We have Open Days for everyone and we can't wait to welcome you. Please ensure you book a place in advance so that you can get the full benefit of visiting us to talk about courses.
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