Frequently asked questions
You can drop in to our campuses on Wednesday 20 August 2025 anytime from 10am to 4pm. Please register at the bottom of this page if you wish to attend.
Yes, if you would like to have a friend or family member with you they are more than welcome. Ideally, we recommend only one guest per person to minimise overcrowding in our waiting areas.
No, only the person interested in studying at Capel Manor College needs to register at the bottom of this page. If you do not register beforehand, do not worry, you will be able to register on iPads at our Welcome Desk when you arrive at your chosen campus.
All of our campuses have water coolers with recyclable paper cups, alternatively, you are more than welcome to bring your own bottle to refill.
You can apply to study at Capel Manor College online. It is a simple process and we advise you to apply as early as possible to secure your place.
Applicants for selected full-time courses and apprenticeships will be invited to an interview with a course tutor. Following your interview you will either receive an unconditional or conditional offer depending on your qualifications or predicted grades. During your interview, the tutor may suggest an alternative course based on your future academic and career goals.
The amount you pay to study will depend upon your personal circumstances and the course you are enrolling on to. If you are aged 16 to 18 years old your course is free. If you are aged 19 and over, the full cost of your course will include the tuition fee, examination fee and materials fee where applicable. You can apply for financial help to cover fees if you meet specific criteria, which can be found here.
We encourage everyone to submit their application as quickly as possible. The sooner you apply, the sooner we can confirm your place.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email from the Admissions team acknowledging receipt within five working days.
If you have applied for a full-time course you will be invited to an interview.
Should you need to follow up with the Admissions team, you can do so via our contact form or call us on 0303 003 1234. You will be asked to verify your identity prior to discussing your application.
If you have been given an Unconditional offer, you will be invited to enrol online to confirm your place at the College. If you have received a Conditional offer you will be invited to our Enrolment Week which takes place at the end of August and during our Post-GCSE Advice Day. You will need to bring your results in person to your chosen campus where staff will be on site to check your results and help you enrol. Please also bring along valid form of ID such as a passport, driving license (provisional or full) or a hard copy of your birth certificate.
You must be fully enrolled in order to start your course or attend the College.