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West Thames College is a lively, successful college. Our practical courses and apprenticeships will give you the skills you need and employers want.

Why study at West Thames College?

  • We are London's #1 Top College *
  • Our specialist staff will give you all the help and support you need to succeed.
  • Our qualified teachers are good or outstanding. 
  • You will have access expert careers advice and guidance to help you take the right steps towards your chosen career.
  • Our students gain the qualifications, skills and experience they need to go on to university or to get the job they want.

Join us and be part of our friendly and successful community.

Here's what our students have to say:

  • Anna, Computing Student

    "I want to work in Cybersecurity in the future and West Thames is providing me with all the skills needed to be able to do this"
  • Anna Licia, Creative Art Student

    "I like how diverse west Thames is. I like that there is a lot of opportunities for us. You are able to be an individual here and do what you want to do, so just be you"
  • Jonathan, Travel and Tourism Student

     "I was going to choose performing arts, but when I saw I could study travel I realised travel has always been something that interests me and learning about the industry itself. My dream is to be a blogger."

*Based on overall achievement for students aged 16-18s, 19+ & Overall (2021-22)


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Staff
Spotlight
Yarolslav Polishcuk
Technician in Engineering and Construction

“I enjoy what I do and am currently studying the Award in Education and Training to become an engineering teacher at the Skills + Logistics Centre.”

Yarolslav Polishcuk
 

Staff
Spotlight
Catharine Frediani
Photography and Digital Imaging

“I really like to stay creative in my personal life as well as at work and I try to exhibit my artwork at least once a year.”

Catharine Frediani

Staff
Spotlight
Emmeline Cresswell
Programme Leader for HND Dance

“I have danced for various companies and choreographers including Riccardo Buscarini. Alongside teaching I have my own performance company.”

Emmeline Cresswell
 

Staff
Spotlight
Margaret Harris
Lecturer in Hairdressing and Barbering

“I studied at West Thames College before becoming a manager of a Regis salon. I now work alongside the teacher who trained me all of those years ago! In teaching I have truly found my calling.”

Margaret Harris
 

Staff
Spotlight
Sandra Cooper
Lecturer in Hairdressing

Former student, Sandra, joined the college as the salon receptionist before studying for her teaching qualification. “It’s a brilliant feeling passing on your skills to the students and seeing how they progress throughout their time at college.”

Sandra Cooper
 

Staff
Spotlight
Holly Morgan
Lecturer in Beauty Therapy

“Before becoming a teacher I worked as a beauty therapist in salons, spas and on cruise ships.”

Holly Morgan
 

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Dr. Anjana Pal
Lecturer in Chemistry & Biology, Curriculum Leader, HND Applied Biology

“I have 18 years of experience in Biology and Science. I have a PHD in Cytogenetics. I enjoy working with students of varied backgrounds and capabilities, supporting any learning needs. I specialise in HND Biology with specialisation in Genetics and Biochemistry”

Dr. Anjana Pal
 

Staff
Spotlight
Sonali Mukherjee
Lecturer in Early Years Foundation Degree

Sonali has worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for many years and has a wide range of experience in caring for children, teaching, professional training, and play-therapy roles.
Sonali is interested in care and emotional bonds and supporting emotional relationships of children in Early Years settings. 

Sonali is a trained teacher with a degree in teaching in the UK and abroad with an experience of imparting a range of professional and learning related modules at the undergraduate level.

sonali
 

Staff
Spotlight
Dilip Desai
Lecturer in Professional Travel Qualifications

“Working in the Aviation and Tourism industry is super exciting. I worked at London Heathrow as a Flight Dispatch Officer. I love sharing my experiences and watching my students develop their skills.”

Dilip Desai
 

Staff
Spotlight
Hinay Dassani
Lecturer in Public Services

‘Being a former public service student myself I want to inspire and motivate students to emulate the same successes that this course enabled me to achieve’. ‘ I want to drive students to maximise their full potential and make them realise this is more than just a course.’

Hinay Dassani

Student
Focus
Tyreese Remy- Henderson
L3 Dance

Alongside studying at West Thames College, Tyreese performs with the dance company ZooNation. “I’m constantly busy but college is really supportive and helps me stay on track.”

Tyreese Remy-Henderson

Student
Focus
Sabina Enu-Kwesi
L3 Engineering

“I am in the third year of my apprenticeship with Otis Elevator where I’m an active member of Otis EMEA Millennial Voices Initiative which gives the company’s younger generation a voice to impact growth and transformation.”

Sabina Enu-Kwesi
 

Student
Focus
Halima Taoual
Applied Biology HND

Halima completed the HND and progressed to third year in Biomedical Science at Greenwhich University and successfully graduated. She is currently doing her Masters at Greenwich and looking forward to working in Genomic Medicine in the future.

Halima Taoual

Student
Focus
Gabrielle Luu-Moynihan
L3 Creative Media Production

Gabrielle is well on her way to a successful career in media having secured a highly sought after Fast Forward internship at Sky Studios.

Gabrielle Luu-Moynihan

Student
Focus
Jeniequa Evinti Quamina
L3 Music

As well as starting her own music movement 'DA UPCOMIN', Jeniequa has her own online radio show, a clothing line Doll Domination, released her first EP ‘Real’ and recorded a single with Skyelab Music.

Jeniequa Evinti Quamina

Student
Focus
Noah Amissah
L3 Brentford Elite Development Programme

Noah was awarded a soccer scholarship achieved through his footballing talent and willingness to succeed in the classroom.

Noah Amissah

Student
Focus
Cherica Haye
L3 Art and Design

Since leaving West Thames College, Cherica has worked with Jaguar Land Rover and most recently luxury car manufacturer Rolls Royce designing the car interiors.

Cherica Haye

Student
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Simeon Simeonov
L3 Uniformed Public Services

Simeon credits his appointment to the high quality teaching and the excellent enrichment activities available during his course.

Simeon Simeonov

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