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West End College London

West End College London is located in London city and has been operating since 2005. The college is accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC) and is listed on the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) Register of Education and Training Providers.

WECL offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses in the fields of business administration, computer science, accounting, finance, marketing, legal studies, HR management and English language. WECL courses and programmes are designed to develop high calibre students and are a direct response to the needs of a contemporary and increasingly technical world. Courses are led by experienced educational professionals who work to nurture the development of the individual talents of students. WECL programmes intend to equip students academically and experientially with paradigms that will enhance future leadership structures. In meeting the academic needs of its constituents, the college gives the highest priority for resource allocation. The college offers state-of-the-art resources to assist students in their learning experience, including an extensive information technology laboratory, a library and other reprographic facilities. In addition, WECL will open a brand new campus in the Docklands area in September 2010 and will offer university-quality facilities and learning resources to meet the needs of a growing student body.

The college attracts students of all ages and ethnic backgrounds who benefit from the high quality teaching and learning offered by qualified and experienced teaching staff. The educational environment of the college is enriched by its international and multi-cultural ethos.

Students

Students from nearly all parts of the world with up to 50 countries represented study at West End College London. The college recognizes the cultural diversity that students bring and attempt to respond to individual needs in every way. All enquiries are welcomed and staff are happy to deal with all these in a professional and timely manner. Living and studying in London can be a daunting task for students; however studying at West End College London with an excellent administrative team devoted to providing exceptional service to students is an advantage to any prospective student. WECL aims to assist students in all practical ways to make the learning process easy and interesting, yet fulfilling. The college endeavours to do this best by providing a sound and comprehensive service to students, lecturers and management alike. West End College London pledges to meet its students expectations at all times.

Mission

To provide educational opportunities which emphasize skills-based learning thus equipping the student for a lifetime. We recognize that education is vital in developing skills needed for productivity in society and is essential in promoting the individual’s sense of worth, values and ethics. West End College London is committed to offering quality education that meets the needs of its students and helps them to identify and pursue their professional and educational goals.

Accreditations

West End College London has been inspected and accredited by ASIC as a result of its excellent performance across all areas of its operation. ASIC has been approved by Ofsted on behalf of the UK Border Agency (UKBA) to accredit private colleges for the purpose of sponsorship under the Points Based System. West End College London offers courses and programmes from the following accreditation bodies: •	EDEXCEL – the UK’s largest awarding body and a part of Pearson plc, the world’s largest education services company. It is the leading provider of internationally recognized qualifications that delivers opportunities to help people achieve their potential. EDEXCEL works with more than 5,000 secondary schools, 450 further education colleges, 70 higher education institutions and more than 700 employers and training providers in the UK. Internationally, EDEXCEL operates in 112 countries and every year more than four million people enrol for their learning programmes.

•	Association of Business Executives (ABE) – a UK-based professional body promoting business and management qualifications. ABE was founded to deliver respected and recognised UK qualifications in these fields, ideal for students to aspire to future management positions, or helping those already working in industry, commerce and the public service to develop their administration and management skills. West End College London is a registered course provider of ABE.

•	British Computer Society (BCS) – the leading body for those working in IT. With a world-wide membership of over 50,000 members in over 100 countries, BCS is the qualifying body for Chartered IT Professionals (CITP). Its objectives are to promote the study and practice of computing and to advance knowledge of and education in IT for the benefit of the public. BCS is licensed by the Engineering Council to award Chartered Engineer status (CEng) and Incorporated Engineer status (IEng), and more recently by the Science Council to award Chartered Scientist status (CSci). West End College London is a registered course provider of BCS programmes.

•	Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) – the only professional body for both practising and aspiring administrative managers. Students and members are professionals who are responsible for the management of systems, human resources, communication, information technology, facilities, training and development and finance. Qualifications and membership of IAM provides students and members the expertise, knowledge and practical skills to sustain a competitive advantage in the workplace. IAM supports managers (and aspiring managers) at all levels with the aim of improving both personal and organizational performance through a systematic approach to professional development. West End College London is a registered course provider of IAM programmes.

•	Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) – the leading professional body for commercial and business development managers. ICM is also a recognized international examining and awarding body for students undertaking general business and management studies and examines and certifies candidates to an internationally consistent standard. Campuses

Borough High Street

West End College London currently occupies state-of-art premises along Borough High Street with excellent access for students by rail, tube and buses. This campus has a total of ten classrooms, including computer labs, with a total seating capacity of approximately 1,000 per week. All floors and classrooms have disabled access and facilities.

Classrooms are equipped with computers, smart boards, AV systems, infrared hearing systems and overhead projectors in addition to audio visual equipment. There is also a well stocked library with relevant textbooks for students to access for their study. Two separate IT resource centres are also available for use by staff and students.

Docklands Campus

The college has recently acquired the Urban Learning Foundation premises along East India Dock Road in Docklands, which was previously the University of Gloucestershire London Campus. The four large lecture halls in addition to admin offices, library and learning resources centre, high tech computer lab, conservatory, garden, prayer room and courtyard for staff parking will add to the high-quality teaching facilities aimed at furthering the already excellent education offered by West End College London.

West End College Courses and Programmes

The college believes in a carefully planned and well orchestrated growth strategy and to date, offers training up to postgraduate level. More programmes are offered at vocational, professional and undergraduate levels. West End College London has also recently set up an agreement with the Coventry University London Campus (CULC) that will ensure a guaranteed progression route open to all students who successfully complete an ABE qualification at West End College London. In addition, students having successfully completed Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management now have the unique opportunity to progress to selected CULC MBA programmes. Further information about these guaranteed progression routes can be found on the West End College website. Other course on offer at West End College London: English Language Association of Business Executives (ABE) Programmes •	Business Management (Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma) •	Business Information Systems (Diploma and Advanced Diploma) •	Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management (Diploma and Advanced Diploma) •	Human Resource Management (Diploma and Advanced Diploma) •	Financial Management (Diploma) •	Marketing (Diploma and Advanced Diploma) British Computer Society (BCS) Programmes •	Information Technology (Certificate, Diploma and Professional Graduate Diploma) EDEXCEL Programmes •	Higher National Diploma in Business Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) Programmes •	Legal Studies (Diploma and Advanced Diploma) Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) Programmes •	BA Honours (completing Diploma, Advanced Diploma and BA Hons) Executive Courses •	Business Communication •	Financial Management •	Human Resource Planning and Development •	Information and Communications Technology / Management •	Leadership •	Public Sector

External Links WECL website: www.w-e-c-l.co.uk How to apply: http://www.w-e-c-l.co.uk/howtoapply.html Courses: http://www.w-e-c-l.co.uk/courses.html WECL and CULC MBA progression route: http://www.w-e-c-l.co.uk/MBA.html WECL and CULC BA Hons top-up progression route: http://www.w-e-c-l.co.uk/topup.html Contact us: http://www.w-e-c-l.co.uk/contact.html WECL Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=158777366366#/group.php?gid=158777366366 WECL Twitter page: http://twitter.com/W_E_C_L