PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE LOCAL, FRIENDLY, SUCCESSFUL

OFSTED 2017 - We are pleased to announce that our latest Ofsted report has graded us as a 'Good' provider of further education "where students flourish, become more confident, enjoy their studies and make good progress." Read more.

NEW 2017 Prospectus out now

REQUEST YOURS HERE Prospectus

Downloads

download 2017/18 Prospectus
Sixth Form Application Form
Adult Education Application Form
Access Application Form
Newsletter

Why Choose Portsmouth?

OfSTED Grade 2, Good (2013).
98% overall pass rate for A levels in 2014
40% of students achieved grades A*-B
A highly ranked college for A level results measured by value-added

Over 40 AS/A level courses to choose from
Great vocational course opportunities through BTEC qualifications
Courses at Levels 3, 2 & 1 – opportunities & flexibility for all

Very well qualified, experienced & enthusiastic staff with expertise in teaching AS/A levels, BTEC courses & GCSEs
A carefully constructed tutorial programme, tailored to fit your particular courses & your stage at College
Extensive support through an experienced & well connected Student Services team
A real commitment to accessible, additional learning support for all who need it

Expert guidance from highly qualified careers personnel
Tailored careers programmes delivered through our tutorial system
A well established Able & Talented programme linking students to crucial support in their university & career aspirations

A carefully designed timetable with no ‘trapped time’ & space for work experience, volunteering & work insight opportunities
Close links with major local employers & voluntary sector organisations
A student-run enterprise project to set up & run ‘student small businesses’
A range of ‘employability’ short courses e.g. first aid, web design, sports coaching, fitness instructor, police watch, D of E Award

Musical Theatre Group, Rock Challenge, stage & back stage management, a thriving music & bands scene, individual instrument lessons
Team, individual & recreational sports
Many UK & overseas trips & visits
Film Club, creative writing, community art projects, games design club & many more…

£5m investment programme since April 2010 – a major redevelopment of the College buildings & environment
Redesigned, fully refurbished & re-equipped areas for most classes & activities
Newly designed & refurbished spaces for independent learning & Student Services

A lively & supportive atmosphere with just under 1000 full time students - an easy place to make friends
A tight-knit community of students & a great reputation as the friendly & welcoming, local sixth form college
Highly recommended by our current & past students

The College launched its personalised learning strategy (based on individual iPad technology) in September 2014
The standout features of this exciting new approach to learning are:
Students to have ‘anytime, anywhere’ access to an Apple iPad-mini device for the whole of their period of study. A range of discounted purchase options will be available
The benefits of 65,000 education apps, iTunesU & iBooks
Teaching & learning based on interactive systems in every classroom, offering one-to-one teacher-student communication, assessment & feedback
Your iPad can be a science lab, a research station, a history archive, a music studio, a video editing suite, an art canvas, a language lab, an interactive maths workshop & more…