Choosing what to do after school or as an adult learner is a big decision. Visiting one of our Open Days is the best way to experience life at City of Westminster College (CWC) or College of North West London (CNWL), explore our campuses and discover the course that’s right for you.
Whether you’re interested in A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships or adult learning, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our teachers, chat to current students, explore our industry-standard facilities and get expert advice about your next steps.
Book your place today and discover why thousands of students choose to study with us every year.
Our Open Days are designed to help you make an informed decision about your future. During your visit you can:
Visit our Paddington Green Campus and discover our wide range of A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships and adult learning. Explore specialist facilities, meet expert teachers and find out what makes studying in the heart of London such a unique experience.
Visit our Willesden Campus and discover career-focused courses designed to help you progress to university, an apprenticeship or employment. Meet our tutors, explore our specialist facilities and learn more about student life at College of North West London.
Yes. We recommend booking your place in advance to help us prepare for your visit and ensure you receive all the information you need before the event.
Absolutely. Parents, carers and guardians are encouraged to attend and ask questions about courses, support and progression opportunities.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet teachers and current students, tour our campuses, explore our facilities and speak to our Admissions and Careers teams about your options.
Open Days take place at our main campuses:
City of Westminster College – Paddington Green Campus
25 Paddington Green, London W2 1NB
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College of North West London – Willesden Campus
Denzil Road, Dudden Hill Lane, London NW10 2XD
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Please check the event you’re booking to confirm which campus your Open Day will take place at.
“I have been to many colleges and so far, this has been the best.”
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“Really inspiring students and teachers!”
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“Being named a finalist for the AoC Adult Student of the Year Award is honestly one of the proudest moments of my journey so far. When I became Student Union President, I wanted to prove that student leadership could genuinely change how a college feels from the inside, more connected, more supported, better able to access opportunities. Seeing that work recognised on a national stage means everything, and it’s pushed me to keep going, not just for the role, but for what I want to build in my future career.”
“The technical knowledge and hands-on experience gained during my apprenticeship at College of North West London have been invaluable, particularly in understanding site processes, health and safety requirements and the understanding of electrical systems.”
“My favourite thing about studying here has definitely got to be the teachers. They’re really helpful, kind and in the industry, so it’s good.”
“At City of Westminster College, my experience has been the best of all the other colleges I’ve attended. The reason I like CWC is because the teachers make my journey easier with assessment and exams. I’m a Level Two Science student and I enjoy my lessons because most of them are practical, which are helpful for me. I love studying at CWC because you meet people from other countries – all over the world and from all different communities.”
“My experience at College of Northwest London, has been exciting, it has been thrilling and it has been full of opportunities, and we have the tutors that help us whenever we’re in need. We go on educational trips to get a feel for what university life is like. We have the careers advisors that help us on our path, our university path.”
“My experience studying at City of Westminster College has been amazing. It’s been so welcoming; I enjoy it very much because of the staff members we have here. They’re very approachable and I could come to them with any question, and it will be answered straight away. And if I come early for a class, I can use the Learning Resources Centre, I can use the computers, the books, just to continue all my studies outside the classroom time.”
“The facilities here are brilliant. You have range of courses you can study. My teachers in the Performing Arts department have got history in the industry, which is very useful. You get to ask them for advice and actual knowledge from the industry, and take that into your own work within the college also afterwards. ”
“The training process was seamless. I had good instructors who were very flexible, supporting people of all learning levels. On the last day after our exams, a security company came and did a presentation. We had the opportunity to have an interview afterwards. I told them about my experiences, and they said I would be a good fit. I formally applied for a role and started with the company soon after. Getting into security has opened doors for me. I hope I will continue to take steps up the career ladder.”
“Coming to study at the City of Westminster College was the best decision that I had ever made. The teachers are very accommodating – they help you learn things in a way that might be easier for you to learn. They are very supportive and I think that’s one of the best things about learning here.”
