CEO & Principal’s Welcome

Welcome to Sandwell College, where our commitment to excellence, innovation, and student success creates an inspiring environment for learning and growth.

We’re delighted you’re considering Sandwell College as the next step on your journey, whether that’s towards a great job to kickstart your career, going to university, or perhaps as an apprentice. By choosing us you can be sure of a warm welcome, a vibrant learning environment, a raft of exciting enrichment activities and trips, and dedicated student support.

Deciding what comes next is where we can step in and help you start your career journey. You can be certain we will find you the right path based on your aspirations and at the right level.

You can choose from over 100 courses that are shaped by industry, are focused on real outcomes, and will enable you to move forward with confidence. From vocational and technical Study Programmes including BTECs, T Levels and Apprenticeships, to A levels, our curriculum is designed to equip you to be ready for the workplace or university and for the skills needed by employers both now and in the future.

At Sandwell College, we’re proud to deliver high-quality education that leads to meaningful qualifications, specialist expertise, and excellent career prospects. Our employer-responsive programmes cover a wide range of priority industries, from health and social care, engineering and manufacturing, digital, to sports, business and management. Many of our alumni progress to top universities in their field, or on to successful careers and return to share their experiences.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths, with more than 90 languages spoken in our student community. Our results are above national average, and our recent £33m investment in industry-standard facilities provide the platform for all students to thrive. We take wellbeing seriously, ensuring every learner is supported in a safe, inclusive environment. Parents and carers can be confident that we prioritise safeguarding, welfare, and personal development every step of the way.

We’re here to help every young person and our adult learners to achieve their goals, offering the right support, advice and opportunity to build a bright, successful future.

Welcome to Sandwell College.

Lisa Capper MBE

CEO & Principal,
The Sandwell Colleges