Career training college in Kent, UK

Warnborough College UK, Canterbury:
Warnborough College is located in the historic cathedral and university city of Canterbury in Kent. Since 1973, we have been offering a wide range of courses to students from all over the world that are of a high academic standard and lead to professional qualifications. We offer a range of certificate, diploma and advanced diplomas in areas including Business Management, Human Resources Management, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Marketing and many others. We also offer courses for vocational training and self-enrichment purposes. These courses are ideal for those seeking to be re-trained or up-skilled, or for ‘top-up’ transfer credits towards a degree programme.

- Study in a cosmopolitan city that is steeped in history, heritage and culture. Canterbury has a young, vibrant and international student population. It is a safe and secure city to study.
- Warnborough classes are small, personal, and geared to individual growth and achievement. Our emphasis is on academic quality and personal development.
- Canterbury is conveniently located close to London and to mainland Europe, with easy and cheap opportunities to travel for study or for pleasure.
- Being immersed in an English-speaking environment means that you can improve your command of English tremendously. Warnborough College provides additional and optional support for those who require more practice.
- We organise frequent hip and cool activities that will keep you busy (and no, we don't mean homework)!
- The UK is a hotbed of culture, history, and art that are centuries old.
- Warnborough College fosters a close-knit family-like atmosphere that is conducive to learning and important for nurturing networking skills.

University Foundation Pathway Courses
Warnborough College offers a unique pathway into a University undergraduate or postgraduate degree via the following ABE qualifications.

- Business Management
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

The pathways (certificate, diploma or advanced diploma) are flexible enough to meet various entry criteria, and depending on your level and experience, completion of an ABE qualification may allow you to enter University in the first or second years of an undergraduate degree, or grant you access into an MBA programme.

English Language Programmes
Warnborough College can offer specialised English language tuition or customised programmes for groups (or individuals on a one-or-one basis).

- Special Interest Courses
- Business English Programme
- English For Academic Purposes
- General English Language Programme

All our teachers are fully qualified to teach English to foreign students. They are chosen for their qualifications, teaching skills and willingness to help students. We are an official testing centre for TOEFL & TOEIC exams.

Other courses offered include a range of bookkeeping and accounting programmes. Please contact us by completing the form on our Contact page for any further information on the courses available.

Warnborough College is accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC) as a Premier College as a result of its excellent performance accross all areas of its UK operation. This provides reassurance to potential students, their parents and education representatives that Warnborough conforms with relevant United Kingdom laws by offering genuine courses with high academic standards which lead to recognised qualifications. This assurance is essential for students and to protect the perceived quality of UK education.

Warnborough is an accredited training provider for the Association of Business Executive (ABE) which provides professional qualifications in business management, travel, tourism and hospitality, and marketing. The ABE diplomas are a fast-track into a university degree or MBA programme at UK and other universities. Also, there is a Foundation Programme for university entrance, and English courses for academic or special purposes. Other professional qualifications are available such as those in bookkeeping offered by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB).

Host Families
One of the best experiences whilst studying in England is staying with a host family. This gives you the chance to be totally immersed in British culture and interact with locals on a daily basis. Oftentimes, host families will also provide you with meals and assistance with day-to-day things. You become a part of the family. Language students can practise their English. Your hosts also enjoy the opportunity to learn more about you and your culture.

Hostels and Bedsits
You can often rent rooms in hostels or bedsits which may or may not require you to share rooms and amenities with other people. This is also a great way to make friends from all around the world.

Self-Catering Accommodation, House or Flat Share
It is possible to rent either a room, or a flat/house (together with other housemates) on a weekly or monthly basis. Generally, students get to choose where and who they live with.

University Halls of Residence
Some universities rent out their rooms during the end-of-term holidays.

Warnborough College has a Student Welfare Officer who can help provide suggestions or make arrangements on your behalf.