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Enrolment

Enrolment for courses starting in January 2024 is now open.

To enrol on a course starting in January 2024 you will need to apply on this website, you will then be invited to attend an enrolment appointment.

Alternatively, you are welcome to drop in during the enrolment opening hours.

ESOL Adult enrolment is by invitation only with no drop-in enrolment available at this time. To register your interest in an ESOL course please apply here and you will be invited to attend the next available session.

Enrolment opening hours

Adult vocational courses enrolment sessions

Day Opening time Last Appointment
Tuesday 3pm 6.30pm
Thursday 3pm 6.30pm

ESOL 16-18-year-olds enrolment sessions

Day Opening time Last Appointment
Thursday 10am 11am

English and Maths adult enrolment sessions (not ESOL)

Day Opening time Last Appointment
Friday English 10am 12pm
Friday Maths 10.30am 12.30pm

Our Information, Advice and Guidance team will be able to talk through your options with you before you join the course when you attend enrolment. If you’re not sure what to study or need any information in the meantime, browse our Courses or speak to us using our chat box. Alternatively, you can drop-in during our opening hours for further information.

If you would like to apply for courses starting in September 2024 you can do so on our Apply page and a member of the team will contact you regarding our summer enrolment later in the year.

What is enrolment?

Enrolment will confirm your place on a course, the level of course you should take, any fees you might be asked to pay and start date for your course, along with any other information you need to know. This is also where you will receive your learner agreement and student ID card. To complete your enrolment promptly, please remember to bring:

  • A copy of your enrolment invitation either on your phone or printed
  • A pen
  • Payment method to pay for any fees due (if applicable)
  • All documentation requested to complete your enrolment. Please visit our Enrolment Checklist page for general information on what documentation to bring.

You might also be asked to bring:

  • NARIC conversions if your qualifications were not obtained in the UK (we can help you with this if you do not have the conversion information)
  • DBS or employer information if you are over 18 and applying for a course where this would be required, such as Healthcare, Teaching or Childcare
  • Any statement of Educational Needs or Education Health and Care Plan if applicable to you.

Places are limited and subject to availability and meeting eligibility requirements.

The College has strict limits on capacity in the building so please do not bring children or other family members with you, unless you are 16-18-year old and bringing a parent/carer with you or an adult who needs support to complete your enrolment. If you need to bring children we would ask you to bring another adult with you so they can wait with them in an alternative area whilst you complete your enrolment.There is no parking on Campus but you can park in the surrounding streets (charges may be payable). If you are using Public Transport, please check the TFL website to ensure you follow their guidance whilst travelling to and from the College.Enrolment FAQs

  • Can I apply after my GCSE results?

    You can make an application on the day or after you have received your results. Visit our Course Explorer page and select the course you wish to apply for.
  • What will happen at Enrolment?

    This will depend on your chosen course and whether you’ve already applied or completed pre-enrolment. However, you could be asked to:

     

    • Complete an application form or enrolment form
    • Interview with an academic tutor to check through your academic evidence and confirm the course you would like to enrol on
    • Processing by our Admissions team, including taking your photo for your College ID card.

    You may also have:

    • English and maths assessments, if you are not able to provide evidence of your English and maths GCSE grades. These assessments are not exams, they’re just to check your current level to ensure we enrol you on the right course
    • Discussion with our Additional Learning Support team if required
    • Fee assessment if required.

    Our Guidance & Progression team, Apprenticeships team and Childcare Bursary advisors will also be available to give you support and advice.

  • What are the Enrolment opening hours?

    Please see the tables above for our Enrolment opening hours.
  • How long will it take to enrol?

    This will depend on if you have applied already or completed an online pre-enrolment or English and maths assessment. If not, you should expect to be with us for around two hours if you do not take taking an English or maths assessment. If you are taking an English or maths assessment, these will take an additional hour each.We will do all we can to make things run as smoothly and quickly as possible but please be patient it’s important we cover everything properly at enrolment in order to avoid issues later on.
  • When do courses begin?

    Your start date will depend on what you course you enrol on. However, all of our courses begin week commencing 7 September. You will be given your start date, along with your course timetable, at enrolment.
  • What are the term dates?

    All term dates can be found on our Term Dates page.
  • How can I contact the College?

    Please visit our Contact Us page to find out our email address and switchboard number. You can also speak with a member of our Live Chat team Monday to Thursday 10am – 4pm and Friday 10am – 1pm.)
  • Where is the College?

    Please visit our Find Us page to access campus maps and addresses.
  • What do I need to bring to Enrolment?

    Please read our Enrolment Checklist for further information.
  • How do I apply for a course?

    You can apply for a course using our Online Application or browsing our courses on the website using our Course Explorer and selecting the application button next to the course you would like to apply for.
  • Can I bring family with me?

    The College has strict limits on capacity in the building so please do not bring children or other family members with you, unless you are 16-18-year old and bringing a parent/carer with you or an adult who needs support to complete your enrolment. If you need to bring children we would ask you to bring another adult with you so they can wait with them in an alternative area whilst you complete your enrolment.
  • Is there parking on campus?

    There is no parking on Campus but you can park in the surrounding streets (charges may be payable). If you are using Public Transport, please check the TFL website to ensure you follow their guidance whilst travelling to and from the College.
All courses are subject to availability, eligibility and accessibility needs. You will not be guaranteed a place on a course until you have fully enrolled and received your Learning Agreement.

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Lewisham College is closely monitoring all communications and guidance as it becomes available. This information is for students and staff and reflects updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health England (PHE). We are prepared to escalate our contingency arrangements in the event of change.

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Please note that, at present, this advice refers only to arrivals from Wuhan, and not the remainder of China. If you have returned from Wuhan you should:

General guidance for those planning visits to Wuhan or other destinations in China

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) maintains updated travel advice for those planning a trip to Wuhan or other destinations in China. This is available at:

www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china

Note

This advice is derived from The Department of Health and Social Care will be publishing updated data on a daily basis at 2pm until further notice:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public#situation-in-the-uk

Supplementary Q&A for individuals wishing to know more around how the UK is managing the risk:

https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/23/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/