Free skills courses open to Islanders Islanders can enrol on free courses to improve their basic English, maths and English as an Additional Language (EAL) skills at Highlands College, following additional Government funding. As part of the COVID-19 Health and Social Recovery Fund, Highlands College has been granted funding to support…
Social Work degree The introduction of a degree course in the Island followed the recommendations of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry, one of which outlined the need to build a stable and competent workforce. During the event attendees had the opportunity to network with social workers, practitioners, hear talks from…
Higher Education Fair Live University Sessions Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 March 2022 The university live sessions offer a real opportunity to make an informed decision about Higher Education and what is on available. Be it on island, UK, Europe or further afield, by researching all the facts you can…
The Higher Education Fair 17 March 2022 I am very happy to invite you to this year’s Higher Education Fair which will be taking place on Thursday 17 March at Fort Regent, sponsored by Aztec Group. Over 35 universities and colleges will be represented from on-Island, the UK and further…
Highlands College Governors Highlands College is home to the largest and most diverse education community in Jersey. 4500 people study with us every year. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Governing Body and help us as we positively influence the education and training of islanders. Our Governing Body…
New Year, new term with Adult & Community Education(ACE) at Highlands College ACE works alongside our communities and partners to provide a range of learning services to enable individuals across the island to develop and progress in their lives and we pride ourselves on the work that we do with…
Thursday 25 November 2021 Chefs serve up culinary classes Chefs from across Jersey’s hospitality industry will move from the kitchen to the classroom in January, when a culinary programme starts in six schools. The initiative is run by the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, who will train the…
Jersey’s performance athletes choose University College Jersey High-performing Jersey athletes are choosing to study at University College Jersey (UCJ) as it offers the flexibility needed to combine top quality degree level education with playing sport at a professional level. Jersey Bulls players Jonathan Le Quesne and Sol Solomon, U23 Jersey…
Bright young things secure VIP treatment at small business conference Six emerging business talents have used their entrepreneurial know-how to win themselves a VIP ticket to Jersey’s first ever small business conference, GREENHOUSE 2021, following a competition run in partnership with Highlands College. In a quick-fire contest, students on the…
Celebrating student success Islanders are being encouraged to join a parade in St Helier next week to congratulate University College Jersey (UCJ) students on their graduation. A joint graduation ceremony is being held on Friday 8 October in Howard Davis Park for the class of 2020 and 2021. At 2.30pm,…
Highlands College to offer free places on a range of courses Islanders can now access free places on a range of courses through Highlands College, due to funding from the Fiscal Stimulus Fund (FSF). The Fund – which was approved by the States Assembly in November 2020 – was launched…
Results Days: 10th and 12th August 2021 Congratulations to all those who will receive their grades on Results Days. If they were not quite what you were hoping for please speak with your Personal Tutor in September to discuss next steps. If you have any queries about how your grade…
Highlands College validated as a “good college with outstanding features.” Last month, a panel of business leaders, members of the Highlands College Governing Body, and staff from Children, Young People, Education and Skills, validated the college performance for the 2019/2020 academic year.The assessment process judged Highlands College to be “a…
Highlands College to offer free places on a range of courses Islanders can now access free places on a range of courses through Highlands College, due to funding from the Fiscal Stimulus Fund (FSF). The Fund – which was approved by the States Assembly in November 2020 –…
Local sports teams support UCJ students From this September two of Jersey’s elite sports teams will provide a financial boost for students at University College Jersey (UCJ). Jersey Bulls F.C and Jersey Reds are providing four bursaries, worth £500 each, to support students’ sporting achievements and enhance their learning. To…
Dear parents and guardians, Young Person Hospitalised due to Street Drug We have received information that there is a drug, called Xanax (or similar ‘xanna’ etc), that is dangerous and has led to a young person being hospitalised. We know that this drug can come…
Friday 22 January 2021 Sports degree now available at University College Jersey Students studying or working in a sports related field with a level 4 and 5 in higher education will be able to study for an additional year in Sport at University College Jersey to obtain a full degree. This…
Impressive Academic Results for University College Jersey. Despite facing considerable challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic, students at University College Jersey (UCJ) at Highlands College had, yet again, an impressive year for academic achievement. UCJ delivers degrees and higher qualifications in partnership with University of Plymouth, London South Bank University,…
