Fircroft College FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) – Academic Year 2020/2021 (updated April 2021)

Is the college open?

We are delighted that the college is fully open and offering a wide range of short, and longer, residential courses.

How can I contact someone?

If you have a question about a course please email our Admissions team at [email protected] or telephone 0121 472 0116.

For any other information please email [email protected] 

Will I have to wear a mask if I go to the college?

When the college is open, you are required to wear a face mask in all areas of the building unless you are exempt.

As well as wearing a mask, we enforce social distancing measures of 2 metres both in and out of the classrooms 

After COVID-19, will the college be a safe place to study and stay?

We have put the latest recommended health and safety measures in place to ensure all students have a great learning experience and are able to focus on their studies. We aim for the college to always be a welcoming place and there are clear guidelines to help everyone work and learn together in a safe and clean environment.

We have done our best to ensure the college is COVID-secure and recommended safety measures are in place.

I haven’t been to the college before, what can I expect?

Fircroft College offers a mature, friendly and supportive environment. On your first day, even if you have been to the college before, you will be given an induction before the class starts where we will welcome you to the college, inform you about practicalities such as break times and meal times and go through health and safety considerations to ensure you have a great experience with us.  Please note that we are an alcohol-free college.

Take a look at a virtual tour of the college here.

How can I find out more information about your courses?

Please keep looking at our website where all the courses we have available, are listed. To apply, please use the online application form and If you need more information about a course please email [email protected]  If you need technical assistance when applying online please email [email protected]

What are the fees?

Some of our courses are free and some include a fee structure. The courses may be free to you depending on your financial circumstances and this will be discussed with you and assessed by our Admissions team once you have applied for a course online.

Even if you have to pay fees, we do our best to ensure finance is not a barrier to learning and that our fees are reasonable.

Please see our fees page here

Are meals and accommodation, if relevant, included?

Once we have assessed if the course is free to you or if you need to pay fees, all the accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as drinks at designated tea/coffee breaks, will be included and you will not need to pay extra for these things.

Are there some residential courses?

Yes - we are back to residential learning.  Please take a look at our courses page here

When can I apply?

If the course is on the website you will be able to apply for it online. Please try to apply at least one week before the course starts so that our Admissions team can process your application thoroughly.  Our Admissions team processes courses in date order so please bear with us if you do not hear from us until a few days before the course starts.  However, if you have any questions about your course you are very welcome to contact the Admissions team at any time.

If I apply online does that mean I can definitely do the course?

Our Admissions team will assess your application and will contact you to discuss it with you. We always do our best to try and ensure you are on the right course to match your ambitions and skills level so that you get the most from your learning experience at the college.

How old do I need to be to study at Fircroft College?

As long as you are at least 19 years old by 31st August 2020, you will be able to apply for courses in 2020/2021