Welcome to the London Brookes College website. We hope you will find the information you are looking for.
From our earliest days as a tuition centre, we have endeavoured to give our students an outstanding educational service; high quality teaching, individual attention and a calm, scholarly learning environment. Now our students still have exactly that same learning experience but across a much broader educational spectrum, offering them a wide range of vocational as well as academic courses.
The highly effective A level and IGCSE programmes that have been such a source of pride to us for so many years have now been joined by HND, City and Guilds and ESOL preparation. Recognised by all qualification boards as a private examination centre, we also conduct university entrance examinations such as BMAT and LNET. Other professional education is also part of our repertoire.
Wholehearted supporters of UNESCO’s belief that teachers are one of the most powerful forces for equality in education. LBC’s original aim was to improve, enhance and even enrich the lives of those with whom we share this little corner of NW4. As the world around changes, the importance of learning remains the same.
Our collective concern for our children’s possible lack of learning during lockdown proved just how vital education is for the common good. Firm believers in the UNESCO maxim that learning changes lives, LBC intends to touch lives, either in person or online, for many more years to come.
Multi-cultural and inclusive, we embrace change not only in education but also in social and cultural initiatives, living our philosophy of always respecting each other as we work towards our common goal; learning for life, for all.
By choosing to come to London Brookes College, you will place yourself at the centre of the British cultural and academic experience. Our college offers small classes, high standards and excellent teaching, all designed to help you achieve the highest grades. When the time comes for your university application, we’ll guide you through the entire process. You’ll certainly be well equipped for degree level study; most of our students achieve their target qualifications and our examination results are above the national average. Every year, those who have studied with us progress to courses at top universities, including Oxford University, Cambridge University and Imperial College. In fact, after studying at London Brookes College, you will feel intellectually and socially confident, having mixed with a range of other intelligent young people from all over the world. You’ll also have formed positive connections with our highly professional teachers.
London Brookes College is undeniably unique and will most certainly continue to be so. Not only are we unique; we are also extra special because, in a complex and constantly changing world, we adapt whilst still holding fast to the core values which have guided our educational provision throughout the past twenty years. We embrace individuality, find solutions, work with all exam boards and, best of all, by doing these things on a daily basis, we facilitate the success of all our students. Whatever it is you need from education, be it GCSEs, A levels or just a little bit of extra help with any aspect of your studies, we are here in person,or online,to support you. You can join us at any time in the academic year and we will accommodate you, providing one to one classes with our highly qualified teachers which enable you to make up for lost learning time. All of this is, undeniably, unique.
Our students often tell us that they were unable to begin A levels at school because of disappointing GCSE results. This is no obstacle at all to our students at LBC where we have a happy history of preparation for GCSE re-sits (often in English and Maths) alongside A levels, enabling learners to gain the qualifications needed to study at their dream university. This was our aim at the outset; it is one that we consistently achieve and it is, most certainly, one which time cannot alter.
Situated twenty minutes from the buzz of central London, in Hendon, NW4, London Brookes College has been running internationally recognised GCSE, IGCSE and GCE courses for over twenty years. We are fully accredited by the ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate). As soon as you step through the front door of our beautiful, listed building, you will understand why we are so highly thought of. You will feel at home with us; multi-ethnic and multi faith, we embrace the cultural diversity that makes London such a great place to live! We offer a programme of cultural events to complement your study programme, taking you to theatres and educating you about British culture so that you gain an insight into all the idiosyncrasies that make British life so fascinating. We also provide numerous extra-curricular activities on a weekly basis, including football, tennis, art and music.
Our college is a vibrant and lively place, full of learning and opportunity built upon the potential and ambition of every individual who comes to study with us. Our simple philosophy is that every one of us can succeed, given the right attitude and environment.
This year is an extra special one for us. We are rightly proud of the excellent outcome of our recent ISI inspection in which we attained “exceeds expectations.” This is a significant measure of the success, commitment and sustained effort made by every single member of our college community.
Our rigorous academic curriculum stimulates our learners and the excellent quality of teaching at LBC provides them with the understanding and confidence necessary to proceed to their chosen degree courses. Our 2022 leavers have now completed the first year of their studies at institutions such as Kings College London and The University of Bath. They worked hard, benefiting from the small classes and individual attention so characteristic of learning at London Brookes.
These students also gained understanding of their chosen subjects and the wider world through a range of enrichment activities including theatre visits, trips to The Science Museum and Wellcome Collection as well as involvement in fund raising for the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. Bookings for visits in autumn, 2023 are already underway. It goes without saying that a balance of education, both inside and outside the classroom, enhances not only learning but also personal growth, establishing those relationships and memories that enrich not only learning, but life. Many of our alumnae, now firmly settled as engineers, pharmacists and lawyers, keep in touch with us. Their goal was the future that we helped them to create. We are delighted that those now studying with us are set on similarly high levels of attainment, working consistently hard to achieve their dreams, secure in the knowledge that their teachers are there to support them every step of the way.
We hope that you, too, will choose to visit our very special centre of learning and fully enjoy your experience at London Brookes College. Whether inside or out of the classroom, our students are motivated and engaged, whilst being challenged in their learning. You can be, too, by joining us at London Brookes College.
Every year we celebrate new successes as our students proceed to the next stage of learning. Contact us today to find out more.
Vice Principal – Further Education (FE)
Sandra Poulton B.A. (Hons) M.A. P.G.C.E
