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Applying

Full-Time Applications
Part-Time Applications
International Applications

Full-Time Applications

1. Once you have decided on the course for you, fill in the appropriate application form below and send it to Course Admissions at the college.

Download Full-Time Application Form

2. You will then receive an acknowledgement; this will be followed by an invitation to an interview. Failure to attend an interview could jeopardise your place at the college.

3. After your interview you will be sent a letter telling you whether you have been offered a place. Most offers will be provisional, depending on your exam results.

4. If you wish to accept this offer you must reply by the given date.

5. We will acknowledge receipt of your acceptance. If you do not hear from us please refer to your offer letter for instructions.

6. You will be sent details regarding your enrolment during late July/early August. You must enrol with the college on the specified date in your enrolment letter. This will usually take place during the last week in August. We cannot guarantee your place will be held if you do not attend on the given day. By the date of your enrolment you will have your exam results. On enrolment, you become a member of Chelmsford College. We can give help and support in completing application forms and understanding the enrolment procedure.

Your Interview:
The purpose of an interview is to find out if the course you have applied for is right for you. You will discuss your school work and outside interests and be expected to have some idea why you want to do the course. The interview is usually with a lecturer. S/he will be able to advise you on the full course details as well as the combinations of subjects available to you.

Any questions?
During your wait for exam results and enrolment you are welcome to contact our course and careers adviser, Barbara Clyde (x3412), with any further enquiries you may have about courses.

Part-Time Applications



Download Part-Time Application Form

Complete the Online Part Time Application Form

Application and Enrolment (for application form required courses only)

How to Apply and Enrol

  • Complete the Application Form
  • Send it back to Course Admissions at the college as soon as you can
  • Enclose a signed Employer Information Form if required (see Employer Sponsor Payment)
  • You will then receive a letter of acknowledgement, followed by an invitation to attend an interview/enrolment (see Enrolment Dates)
  • A successful interview will lead to an enrolment at this appointment. You will need to bring the following to your interview:
    • Proof of qualifications achieved specified under entry requirements
    • National Insurance number or passport
    • Payment, either cash, cheque or credit card or signed Employer Information Form (if not already sent to Client Services, see Employer Sponsor Payment)
    • Relevant benefit details if applicable (see Free Tuition)

For Teacher Training learners only

How to apply for the Teacher Training courses:
(Preparing to Teach/Certificate in Teaching/Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)

  1. Complete the Application Form. Send it back to the college as soon as you can.
  2. You will be invited to attend an interview day (1/2 September) where you will receive support and advice on the courses.
  3. Enclose a signed Employer Information Form if your employer is sponsoring you and wishes to be invoiced or if they are paying by a company cheque.
  4. If you are applying for financial help please ensure you have read the information under Costs. If by course week seven you have not provided the required evidence your full payment will be required. Failing that you will be held responsible for that debt and there will be a late payment penalty.
  5. Last date for January enrolment for Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector is Friday 7th January 2011.

For further information regarding course details please contact

Application forms and guidance notes for Student Finance 2010/11 are available from direct.gov.uk

Enrolment Dates

Following receipt of an application you will be sent a letter inviting you to attend an interview to enrol on one of the following dates at our Moulsham Street campus:

  • Wednesday 25th August 2010 10am-4pm (All courses except AAT Level 4)
  • WWednesday 1st September 2010 5.30pm-8pm (All courses except AAT Level 3))
  • WThursday 2nd September 2010 5.30pm-8pm (All courses)
  • WSaturday 4th September 2010 9.30am-1pm (All courses)

All enrolments must take place in person.

Please note that there is no absolute right to attend a particular college and it is permissible for the College to deny enrolment to an individual under the following circumstances:

  • If the applicant does not meet the entry requirements for his/her chosen course
  • If the College has previously permanently excluded the applicant
  • If it is persuaded that it cannot reasonably provide for the applicant within its duty of care to other learners and staff
  • If, after reasonable adjustments, it still cannot provide for the additional individual needs of the applicant
  • In other exceptional circumstances as necessary

International Applications

A separate application procedure exists to meet the needs of international students.