If you are academically minded and are thinking of university, A Levels are the traditional route that also keeps your options open.
Do you want to progress to University in just one year? Then Access To Higher Education could be the fast track to your dream career.
Delivered in partnership with UKSA, we aspire to provide the very best quality maritime education and the widest range of opportunities to develop self-esteem, confidence and motivation
Gain skills for the workplace or for hobbies and pastimes, and to meet like-minded people.
The College offers Adult English and Maths courses at a variety of venues around the island and at the College Campus, in our learn direct centre and now in the workplace too!
With conservation and animal welfare high on the worlds political agenda, a love of animals could be the foundation of an exciting and rewarding career.
Developing your visual skills will guarantee a wide range of creative, rewarding and exciting career paths, our courses will indentify where your strengths lie and which aspects of art and design you are most suited to.
Fashion may change but health and beauty is always on the agenda. Our Beauty and Complementary Therapies courses gives you a firm foundation for an exciting career.
Knowledge of Brickwork is the bedrock of the building industry, and this course will provide you with a firm foundation to build a successful career.
Finance is the backbone of the world’s economy, and a career in business can lead to a challenging and rewarding career.
The early years are the most vital and influential, and a career in Child Care will give you the opportunity to affect the lives of future generations.
Music is the perfect way to bring your creativity and skill to a mass audience, from composing and writing, to producing and performing.
If you’re passionate about computer games and have the commitment to learn about their development, then this dynamic industry is ideal for you.
The Computing and I.T. industry is ever-expanding and creating new technological horizons. From supporting global business to creating new worlds, I.T. provides a fast-paced and dynamic career.
The Cricket Coaching Academy, run in partnership with The Isle of Wight Cricket Board, offers keen cricketers the chance to develop the skills and qualifications to coach their sport, and gain practical amateur coaching experience.
From installing systems in private homes, to lighting and maintaining whole cities, a knowledge of electricity guarantees a bright career.
Apprenticeships will help you get the skills and qualifications that are needed in the industry of your choice.
Engineering underpins the world’s industries, from aerospace and automotive to manufacturing and construction. A sound knowledge of engineering is the basis of many exciting careers.
Exercise sharpens the mind and body, improves performance and encourages personal development, and the health and fitness industry is ideal for those with drive, ambition and focus.
There is a national and international shortage of qualified football coaches, and so the Football Coaching Academy may open the door to an exciting career in this global industry.
Many students dream of playing football at the highest levels, and the AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust Football Academy offers the chance to pursue this goal whilst gaining nationally recognized qualifications and practical experience in this global industry.
Foundation Learning courses are specially designed to help young people aged 16-18 (19 in some cases) who lack formal qualifications to get ahead.
The Isle of Wight College can help you achieve GCSE level English and Maths Level 2 qualifications to help you progress in your career.
Graphic Design can be seen by, and influence, a global audience. A career in Graphic Design is perfect for those who wish to harness the power of visual media
International travel, acclaim, awards, a life lived to the full. A career in Hairdressing is perfect for those with vision, imagination and ambition.
A career which actively enhances people’s lives can be very satisfying, and offers the ultimate reward for those who enjoy working with people.
Horse Management encompasses many different sectors, from racing, driving and endurance to dressage, horse trials and show jumping which provides extensive career opportunities.
Our environment affects the way we live, and a career in horticulture and countryside offers the opportunity to manage, nurture and protect one of our most valuable resources.
The fast-moving world of hospitality and catering is as rewarding as it is hectic, and develops many skills, from creativity to leadership and management.
The Isle of Wight College has welcomed students from around the world since 1991 and continues to provide excellent welfare and support to all International students.
Our Learning Opportunities courses are ‘stepping stones’ for school leavers and adults. Not only will you spend time studying but you will significantly increase your self-confidence and abilities.
The Leisure Industry is a truly global industry. Its rewards are great, and its career paths varied and exciting, if you are a social person, and want to meet and work with people every day, then this could be the career for you.
Media Production is a dynamic industry is the perfect opportunity for those with the need to create, experiment and communicate on a global scale.
A sound understanding of how motor vehicles work can lead to life in the fast lane of the Motor Vehicle industry, the work is challenging and logical involving a lot of problem solving.
Organisations of all shapes and sizes need senior managers and clerical roles, every business needs a strong administrative team to help them succeed.
Painting and Decorating adds colour and interest to new architecture, and rejuvenates and modernises the old with career opportunities all over the United Kingdom.
The Performing Arts professions, though extremely competitive and demanding, can be very rewarding. To succeed you need personality, enthusiasm and an ability to learn fast.
A career in Plumbing and Gas can range from the installation of domestic appliances to a role in global energy supply and once qualified, plumbers can work towards technician or supervisory level jobs, specialise in a specific area of work and/or go self-employed.
If you want every day to be a challenge, a career in public services is for you, develop your abilities to perform under the most challenging circumstances
Good teachers touch people’s lives for ever. If you think this could be the career for you, the college can help you to gain the qualifications you need to work in this sector.
The Cookery School @ The Isle of Wight College is a brand new facility at The Isle of Wight College open to enthusiastic cooks of all ages and abilities.
The Isle of Wight College has formed partnerships with mainland Universities to offer some of their courses at The Isle of Wight College campus.
Woodworking is a traditional skill which still has a primary role in the modern world of architecture and construction, Carpentry and joinery skills are always in demand and open up job opportunities across the globe.
