Apply for full time courses at Alchemea College

Full Time Course Application Guidelines

Please follow these guidance notes to help apply for a full time course at Alchemea:

Check Availability
Before sending in your completed application form we advise that you check that there is still space. You do this by either calling Tony Garston on +44 (0)20 7359 3986 or by emailing info@alchemea.com. If there are places left we can then reserve a seat for you for up to one week. This should give you time to forward your application form, course fee deposit and supporting documents.

Age Requirement
Due to the intensive nature and environment of our full time courses, the minimum age requirement 18.

The Interview
Successful enrolment is subject to an interview with ALCHEMEA’s College Registrar. If the Registrar has doubts regarding a prospective student’s suitability for the course then a College Director will hold a second interview. Phone interviews will take place where it is not possible for interviews to be carried out in person. We must be convinced that the person we are interviewing is the prospective student.

Qualifications
Ideally candidates must have achieved a grade C or above in maths and a science at GCSE level or its international equivalent. Exceptions may be made for candidates with suitable practical or work experience and/or exceptional aptitude.

It is also essential that candidates have a good standard of spoken and written English. If English is not your first language then your application will be strengthened by an English Language Qualification like that administered through the IELTS (International English Language Testing System).

The Application Form
Once you have been accepted to study at Alchemea, you will then need to complete and return a full time course application form. Please complete all fields. If you allow us to share you contact details with your classmates then you will be able to team up to hunt for shared accommodation. Please make sure you have read and understood the corresponding registration agreement.

Supporting Documents
Please forward the following supporting documents with your completed application form:

Please forward all supporting documentation with your completed application form.

The Registration Fee
To secure a place on a full time course at Alchemea you must forward a registration fee. This can be viewed as a course fee deposit and is included in the total course fee. These fees are detailed below:

Our "Study Confirmation Letter"
Once you have been accepted on to a full time course at Alchemea, we will send you a "Study Confirmation Letter". This letter outlines your course dates, course code, student ID and the date that we require the balance of your course fee.

Overseas Students: The Student Visa Letter
ALCHEMEA is an International College, assisting both local and overseas applicants in achieving their goals. We are registered to sponsor migrants under Tier 4 of the Points Based System (we have a grade A rating). Once your place has been confirmed we can issue you with a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies) and CAS statement which you will need to apply for a general student visa. Click here to visit our visa guidance page.

Click here to visit our visa guidance page.

Paying the Balance of the Course Fee
The balance of the course fee is due 6-weeks before the course start date. If we have not received this in time then we reserve the right to offer your place to a student from the waiting list. Cheques can be made payable to "Alchemea" and posted to The Windsor Centre, Windsor Street, London N1 8QG. Our bank account details are available upon request. Please note that changes may apply for transactions from overseas accounts.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Alchemea will endeavour not to discriminate, directly or indirectly, against students or potential students on the grounds of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religious or political beliefs, disability, marital status or family circumstances, sexual orientation, age, ex-offender status, social class, HIV status or any other irrelevant criteria. Staff and students at all levels should treat one another with respect and courtesy. Alchemea will take into account poor home study facilities; poor schools, early family responsibilities, financial hardship or other factors which may have caused a candidate to under-achieve educationally.

SPECIAL NEEDS
Where an applicant has a disability or special need, the Board of Directors will consider all applications on academic merit first. The College will also have to determine if adequate special provisions can be made. Although every effort will be made to provide any special facilities needed, occasionally it may not be possible to accept a student with a particular disability. The College will look into relocating the course if access is the problem, or buying relevant special equipment if that is necessary. Students with a disability or special need are recommended to contact the College as early as possible (including pre-application).

Alchemea Student Equal Opportunities Policy.pdf

Important Notes:

If you require any assistance with the application process, please contact our Registrar on +44 (0)20 7359 3986 or email info@alchemea.com