Fircroft College FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) – Academic Year 2021/2022 

Is the college open?

The college is open from 1st September 2021.  However, we are holding Open Days every Tuesday throughout August and September - you can register here www.fircroft.ac.uk/open-days

How can I contact someone?

There is lots of information on our website but 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?

During August 2021 we are continuing to wear masks in public areas. However, we are reviewing COVID-19 regulations and where possible, we will relax some of our health and safety restrictions in September, without compromising the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff.

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.

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 available, are listed from September 2021 to July 2022. To apply, please use the online application form and if you need more information about a course please email [email protected]c.uk  If you need technical assistance when applying online please email [email protected]

What are the fees?

Our courses are funded mostly by the West Midlands Combined Authority this year (2021/2022) and are therefore mostly for people living in the West Midlands region which includes the West Midlands county including Birmingham, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire.  Other areas of England may be eligible.  If you are interested in applying for a course but you do not live in any of these areas, please contact the Admissions team on 0121 472 0116 to see if you are eligible to apply.  

If you live in the funded areas (see above) some of our courses may be free to you depending on your financial circumstances.  English, Maths and IT courses are free no matter what your financial situation is. 

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.

Once you have applied for a course online, our Admissions team will contact you to discuss the course and fees with you.

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?

Our courses are residential with the exception of one or two.  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.  You may want to attend an Open Day where you can find out more and apply for a course on the day.

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 2021, you will be able to apply for courses in our college year of 2021/2022, starting in September 2021