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    16-18 College

    Our array of suitable courses will provide you with the skills you require for future work, apprenticeships or university.

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    Adults

    Are you looking to change your career or to develop your skills to help you start your own business? West Lancashire College have a fantastic variety of Adult courses available.

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    Online Courses

    West Lancashire College offer a wide variety of online courses, in which we provide students over the age of 19 with the flexibility to carry out studying in your own time.

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    Looking for A Levels?

    We’ve paused applications for our A Level provision while we take some time to review the courses we offer.

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    3,500

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    95%

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    Our Facilities

    With a range of facilities, our students are provided with excellent support from our teaching staff, as well as several areas to study and relax.

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    Student Support

    Our team of trained Matrix accredited pastoral and support staff are always available to help. They can offer confidential advice and guidance, listen to any problems or be referred to for information.

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    Student Life

    West Lancashire College is situated in the heart of Skelmersdale, a modern and vibrant town with a history dating back to the Roman times.

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    Inclusive Learning Event

    West Lancashire College
    Wednesday 17th April 2024
    4:00pm - 6:00pm

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    Open Event 2023

    Open Event

    West Lancashire College
    Thursday 25th April 2024
    4:30pm - 7:00pm

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    Apprentice Information Event

    Apprenticeship Information Event

    West Lancashire College
    Wednesday 1st May 2024
    4:30pm - 6:00pm

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    Careers Programme

    West Lancashire College works in partnership with The National Careers Service, who give guidance to people over the age of 19. Our staff including teachers, personal tutors, Careers Coaches and the Learner Services team are responsible for supporting the delivery of our careers programme through many different formats.

    Which course is right for me?

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    Open Event 2023
    8 April 2024

    West Lancashire College welcomes community to Open Event

    West Lancashire College invite members of the community to join them on Thursday 25th April from 4.30pm until 7pm for their Open Event.
    Sports Masterclass with West Lancashire College
    8 April 2024

    Sports Masterclass with West Lancashire College

    Sports staff and students from West Lancashire College were delighted to partner with Burscough Priory for a Year 11 activity session.  
    West Lancashire College partner with local companies to host Low Carbon Event
    8 April 2024

    West Lancashire College partner with local companies to host Low Carbon Event

    West Lancashire College partnered with NSG Group and West Lancashire Borough Council to host an Energy & Low Carbon Sector Day for Year 7 and 8 pupils from Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College, Lathom High School and Up Holland High School.