How to Apply
Thank you for choosing to study at Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College. You can apply by using our online application form or complete a printed form and return it to the College Information Centre. You can find the printed application form in the back of our course guides, as a download from this website or you can request one by telephoning: 0800 980 2185, emailing: cic@wlc.ac.uk or using our online enquiry form
Applying Online
Use the link below to select the course you would like to apply for. Once you have read and are happy with all the course information, including fees and start dates for the course, you can click the 'Apply Now' tab to load the online application form.
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When completing the online application form, please ensure…
- you complete the application form neatly and clearly and ensure you answer ALL the questions.
- you provide a current email address and contact telephone number – this will be used to contact you in the event of a problem.
- you have a valid UK postcode
- you click ‘apply’ when you are on the information page of the course you wish to study
Download an Application Form
Reference Form
Please download a copy of our reference form
Important Information
Higher Education
For full-time Higher Education courses (Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diplomas and Higher National Certificates) you will need to apply through UCAS (our reference is E10), or complete an online application form on this website. We will give you advice and support you through the UCAS process once you have been offered a place. For more information, visit www.ucas.com or contact us.
For part-time courses and for all courses starting in February, please complete a college application form, either online through the website or requested an application form from our College Information Centre. For more information, contact us.
Employers: If you are an employer and are interested in enrolling someone from your workforce onto one of our Higher Education courses, please note that your employee will still need to go through the application and enrolment process. Support and advice is available.
International Students
You can apply to study a course in two different ways.
Method 1 -
Contact one of our appointed representatives in your home country. View the official list. The recommended agents are trained to look after your needs during the application process.
Method 2 -
Complete an Application Form and return it to the International Office by post, fax or email. Please include copies of your examination certificates as proof of your qualifications and evidence of work experience if relevant.
Once your application is received, the International Office will consider your application and decide whether to offer you a study place. This might be 'conditional', which means you will need to achieve a certain exam result to gain a place on the course. This letter will include our bank details and a request for a deposit or full fees. NB: This letter will not help you get a student visa.
Once the payment is received we reserved you a place on the course and send you a Visa Letter. This letter is proof of your study place you should use it to apply for a visa at your local British Embassy or High Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I have to think about when choosing a course to study?
Try and find out as much as you can about the course you want to enrol on by using this website, a Course Guide, visit an Open Evening or drop into the College Information Centre (CIC) and talk to an advisor. The type of information you will be able to find will include:
- What the course involves and how it is assessed.
- Which site the course is running at.
- How many hours per week you will need to study.
- What qualifications, skills or work experience you will need to be accepted onto the course.
- What you can go on to study after you have completed the course.
- If there are any course and enrolment fees, any additional costs and what help with any costs is available.
Will I need specific qualifications to be accepted onto the course that I want to study?
For some programmes you will need to satisfy the qualification entry requirements. If this is the case you will need to bring evidence in the form of certificates or exam results slips with you to enrolment. Details of any entry requirements are shown on the information pages for every course and can also be found under each qualification in any of our course guides.
What level am I?
If you are concerned that the qualifications you have are no longer relevant or compatible with the qualifications offered at the College or are unsure of your current level, please see our Qualifications Explained page.
If you have an overseas qualification our advisors at the College will be able to check the equivalence of this for you. For some courses you will be asked to take a pre-assessment in the CIC. It’s nothing to worry about - it will help the interviewer determine which course is the best one for you and what support you may need whilst on the course. We will indicate if you need to take an assessment in your interview letter or you will be asked to come in before your interview is arranged.
What do I do if I am having trouble filling in the application form?
If you need any further help with filling in an application form all you need to do is contact our College Information Centre by:
1. Visiting us in person. We have College Information Centres situated on each of our sites and all of our course advisors will be pleased to help.
2. Freephone 0800 980 2185 and speak to one of our helpful enquiry team.
3. Email: cic@wlc.ac.uk with your enquiry
What help is available for applicants with disabilities?
When completing the application form, please let us know if you have a learning need. This includes extra support when studying such as support in literacy, language or number but also means support for a disability or a medical condition.
When we receive your application form, the Additional Learning Support team will contact you, either by post or telephone, to discuss your needs and give you any help that you may require to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your needs prior to sending in your application form or you need help to complete the form, please contact the relevant Additional Learning Support Manager at the site you are applying to.
