Welcome to City College

City College Southampton is a further education college based in the south of England which provides exceptional vocational and academic training for young people and adults.

 

Learner success rates are classed as 'outstanding' and the college is listed as 'good' by Ofsted, with some outstanding features.

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City Business leads the way in the delivery of flexible and high quality training. That's why when it matters, companies choose City Business.

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the hub is the new state of the art facilities which includes the hub theatre, Aspire Restaurant and Kudos hair and beauty salon.

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City Horizons is totally committed to supporting every young person to achieve their full potential, regardless of background or prior academic success.

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The Marine Skills Centre is at the forefront of making sure those employees, apprentices and future workers have the skills levels to compete in this highly-competitive industry.

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Latest news

  • Young people inspired at information evening

      Potential students of the brand new Southampton Studio School were left feeling inspired after a getting to know you event at City College Southampton on May 16.    Around 100 young people and their families we...

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  • Hair-raising fun as things go bump in the night

      High-spirited students from City College Southampton turned ghostbusters when they took part in a charity fright night on May 16.   The fearless fundraisers braved the dark at the site of the old workhouse in the co...

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  • Students to battle it out in regional multi-trade competition

      Staff and students at City College Southampton will keep their fingers firmly crossed tomorrow as a trio of students take part in the regional heats of a national construction competition.    The three talented...

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  • Student wins national Access to Higher Education Award

      A former City College student has been awarded for her perseverance and dedication to learning. Rebecca Clark, who studied Access to Learning, won the Outstanding Commitment to Study award from LASER for her perseverance i...

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  • College’s cross-cultural trip to China

    City College Southampton hopes to strengthen its links with China during a cross-cultural visit.   Deputy CEO Fred Stanley is currently spending 10 days at Anhui Automobile Industry College, in Hefei, shadowing the Principa...

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  • Mayors Visit

    A group of  hospitality students accompanied by Ruth Pugh and Saadik Esat were invited to tea in the Mayor's Parlour  on the 23rd April 2013. Saadik said "During our visit, the Mayor told us how proud we should be of our...

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  • Students’ royal lunch menu is ship-shape

    Catering students from City College Southampton served up a right royal feast on board SS Shieldhall for HRH Prince Michael of Kent and 40 guests as part of the Southampton Maritime Festival in May.   A seasonal menu of asp...

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  • University challenge for pupils

    Talented students enjoyed a chance to meet the experts and talk about their career prospects at City College Southampton on Friday, May 3.   Pupils aged 13 and 14, from nine local secondary schools, engaged with business gu...

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  • Hairdresser Charley is a cut above the rest

      City College Southampton hairdressing student Charley Wyatt came top of the crop when she competed in a major competition in London.   Charley, a Level Three hairdressing student, proved she is head and shoulders ab...

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  • College's off the wall eco-demo

    City College today hosted a demonstration of how new external wall insulation (EWI) can be applied to buildings to improve heat efficiency and cut fuel bills.   The presentation of the latest eco-friendly construction ...

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  • New principal and CEO of City College Southampton announced

    Sarah Stannard, currently vice principal of Chichester College, has been appointed as the new principal and CEO of City College Southampton.   She will take up her post in August, as principal and CEO Lindsey Noble leaves t...

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  • Isle of Wight Studio School gets the green light

    Proposals to open the first ever studio school on the Isle of Wight have today been officially approved by the Department for Education.   Those behind the school have welcomed the move and say it will give parents and thei...

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  • IT students develop website for Little Saints Pre School Nursery

    Little Saints Pre School nursery in North Baddesley will soon have a modern website to promote their services to parents in the local community, thanks to 2 students at City College, Martin Smith and Matthew Wood.  Both stude...

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  • Construction students pick up their tools for Industry Week

    Construction students picked up their tools to compete in City College’s annual Construction Challenge as part of National Apprenticeship Week.   Six teams of students from the craft areas of bricklaying, carpentry, p...

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  • City College’s Principal role in shadowing scheme

    City College Southampton has welcomed the Principal of a large college in China to take part in the Principal Shadowing programme.   Mr Ghumiao Zhu will be visiting a number of the South's most prominent industries, attract...

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Short Courses

  • £80.00

    EDI Emergency First Aid at Work - Health & Safety / First Aid

    Ref: B01576 - 009 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):30/05/2013
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00

    This course is designed for low risk areas and the qualification allows the appointed person to assist a qualified First Aider in larger areas of higher risk.

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  • £15.00

    Bunting - Art & Design

    Ref: B03384 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):04/06/2013
    Times(s):18:00:00 - 20:00:00

    You can expect an initial introduction to a traditional craft with contemporary outcome for today’s home environments. Put your own individual unique stamp on your designed outcome with the support of professional and experts in t...

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  • £15.00

    Ribbon Roses/Flower Arrangement - Art & Design

    Ref: B03385 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):11/06/2013
    Times(s):18:00:00 - 20:00:00

    You can expect an initial introduction to a traditional craft with contemporary outcome for today’s home environments. Put your own individual unique stamp on your designed outcome with the support of professional and experts in t...

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  • £210.00

    Health and Safety in the Workplace - Health & Safety / First Aid

    Ref: B02690 - 004 - 1213 : CIEH - Award Date(s):11/06/2013 to 13/06/2013
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00

    Aimed at supervisors, who have a legal and moral responsibility to look after health and safety of employees. This qualification enables managers and supervisors to improve health and safety culture of their organisation, whatever its si...

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  • £30.00

    First Aid at Work Annual Refresher - Health & Safety / First Aid

    Ref: B02691 - 004 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):14/06/2013
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 13:00:00

    The HSE strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during the three year period of your valid First Aid Qualification. This Annual Refresher course provides you with an opportunity to practise and update you...

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  • £140.00

    First Aid at Work Refresher Course - Health & Safety / First Aid

    Ref: B01578 - 005 - 1213 : HSE Date(s):17/06/2013 to 18/06/2013
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00

    In business it is vital to have qualified up to date First Aider on site at all times. This course if for those that have completed the First Aid at Work course 3 years prior and need to update their qualification.

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  • £15.00

    Table Runners - Art & Design

    Ref: B03386 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):18/06/2013
    Times(s):18:00:00 - 20:00:00

    What to expect for all sessions? You can expect an initial introduction to a traditional craft with contemporary outcome for today’s home environments. Put your own individual unique stamp on your designed...

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  • £190.00

    First Aid At Work - Health & Safety / First Aid

    Ref: B01577 - 009 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):19/06/2013 to 21/06/2013
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00

    Health and Safety in the workplace are essential considerations for all employers. It is vital that there are people on site who are qualified to act as First Aiders in case of an accident. This course is designed for workplace and as s...

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  • £180.00

    Microsoft 2007 Project - Introduction - Computer & IT

    Ref: B02125 - 003 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):24/06/2013
    Times(s):09:30:00 - 16:30:00

    This course will give delegates the skills to be able to create, modify and track a project schedule using the internatioanlly acclaimed MS Project platform. By the end of the course, delegates will be able to define project date...

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  • £80.00

    EDI Emergency First Aid at Work - Health & Safety / First Aid

    Ref: B01576 - 010 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):24/06/2013
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00

    This course is designed for low risk areas and the qualification allows the appointed person to assist a qualified First Aider in larger areas of higher risk.

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  • £15.00

    Devore Scarf - Art & Design

    Ref: B03387 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):25/06/2013
    Times(s):18:00:00 - 20:00:00

    What to expect for all sessions? You can expect an initial introduction to a traditional craft with contemporary outcome for today’s home environments. Put your own individual unique stamp on your designed...

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  • £99.00

    Introduction To Counselling - Counselling

    Ref: B02719 - 008 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):27/06/2013 to 31/07/2013 (5 weeks)
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 12:00:00

    This is a short introduction to the concepts of counselling and is a pre-requisite for further counselling training. It is suitable for those curious about counselling, working in the voluntary sector or those using counselling as part ...

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  • £100.00

    Health & Safety in the Workplace - Health & Safety / First Aid

    Ref: B02996 - 004 - 1213 : CIEH - Award Date(s):28/06/2013
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00

    Aimed at anyone in work environment, provides delegates with the understanding of health and safety that enables them to contribute to any risk assessment based health and safety management system.

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  • £90.00

    Introduction To Hair - Extensions - Hairdressing

    Ref: B01467 - 002 - 1213 : Workshop Date(s):01/07/2013 to 02/07/2013
    Times(s):09:30:00 - 15:30:00

    This two day workshop is designed for beginners or people who have some knowledge and wish to gain an insight into the different products used in Hair Extensions. The workshop will combine both theoretical and practical work.

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  • £190.00

    First Aid At Work - Health & Safety / First Aid

    Ref: B01577 - 010 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):03/07/2013 to 05/07/2013 (3 weeks)
    Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00

    Health and Safety in the workplace are essential considerations for all employers. It is vital that there are people on site who are qualified to act as First Aiders in case of an accident. This course is designed for workplace and as s...

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