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Address: 1018 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6LH
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  • Leading change

    Leading change

    Fircroft College was shortlisted by CIPD for “Best Change Initiative” . Read more here. Read more

  • 5 Ways Mentoring Changes Lives

    5 Ways Mentoring Changes Lives

    Fircroft offers a fantastic Mentoring course aimed at volunteers who may be working in support roles, or people in employment. Take a look at our latest log post to find out 5 ways that mentoring affects the lives of both the mentor and the mentee. Read more

  • Women's Learning, Transforming Lives - Review

    Women's Learning, Transforming Lives - Review

    To support this year’s International Women’s day, we hosted an event to highlight the different ways in which learning can transform the lives of women. Read more

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Student's up to 2018

110 Stories: Una's Story

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. Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 3rd October, 2019

Updated: 27th August, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

110 Stories: Our 1987 Open Day

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 Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 25th September, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

110 Stories: Julia Swift

110 Stories: Julia Swift

'Some people find religion... I found Fircroft College'. Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 25th September, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

September Reflections from 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. Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 23rd September, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

110 Stories: Leslie Stephens

110 Stories: Leslie Stephens

Our 110 Stories continues with Leslie Stephens Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 19th September, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

7 study tips to help you settle into your new study programme

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? Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 19th September, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

What are the benefits of short courses?

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? Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 9th September, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

Being Better Citizens

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. Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 28th August, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

Your questions answered!

Your questions answered!

Ever wanted to study with us, but you're unsure as to what you need to do next? Find out more Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 21st August, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

Confidence: A student poem

Confidence: A student poem

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

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 15th August, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

110 Stories: Louise King

110 Stories: Louise King

Fircroft's Heritage project continues, focussing on Louise King a Pre-Access student who came here not entirely by choice... Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 13th August, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

110 Stories: Paul Long

110 Stories: Paul Long

If you've got a spare couple of minutes, Paul Long shares his advice and experiences of his time with Fircroft Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 1st August, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

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  • ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening)

    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

    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

    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

    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.

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

    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

    Fees

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

  • Who we are

    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

    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

    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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