Quality Guaranteed

When you enrol at South Thames College, London, you can be sure that you will benefit from teaching and facilities of the highest quality. STCL is a publicly funded college, which means that it is inspected and monitored by the UK Government Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and its agencies:

  • The Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED), which inspects state sector adult education, training and work-based training
  • The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) which reviews quality, and defines standards for university level courses
  • The Learning and Skills Council for England (LSC) which is responsible for planning education & training for students over the age of 16

South Thames College is a UK Border Agency Highly Trusted Sponsor, and is licensed to issue a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies / CAS for Tier 4 Student Visas.

Our English for International Students courses are accredited by the British Council. We are a member of English UK and Accreditation UK.

STCL is also a member of the Association of Colleges and has signed its Charter for Excellence in International Education & Training.

Qualifications and Curriculum

All the qualifications that we offer are part of the UK national education and training system, and are accredited by the Government's Qualifications & Curriculum Authority – QCA which accredits qualifications in schools, colleges and at work.

South Thames College has strong links with employers, business and the community in London. This maximises opportunities for our students and gives them access to the highest quality vocational training needed to succeed in a modern international economy.