After you have made an application online enrolment is the process of becoming a student at South Bank Colleges. Everyone needs to enrol, whether they are an adult or young person applying to study full-time or part-time, or for an apprenticeship.
How do I enrol?
Simply apply for the course you want to do on our website. Go to the course page and ‘Apply’. We will then be in touch to tell you how to complete your enrolment with us. You can also visit us at college if you prefer to speak to someone face to face.
What if I can’t apply online?
If you are having difficulty applying online or would prefer to speak to someone directly, we are available to support you.
Please contact our friendly, experienced admissions team to arrange an appointment: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
When can I enrol?
Once you have applied online, you will receive an email with details about interviews and enrolment as appropriate. During enrolment, you will receive your lanyard and timetable.
When you come to enrol you will go through several stages to complete your enrolment.
Welcome!
Stage 1: Check-In
Stage 2: Interviews, ALS, BKSB
Stage 3: Enrolment, Payment, ID
Enrolment can be a lengthy process, and you could be here for several hours at our busiest times. Therefore we suggest you bring water and refreshments with you.
| Day | 2025 Dates (TBC) | Enrolment times |
| Monday | 1st September | 9.15am - 3.30pm |
| Tuesday | 2nd September | 9.15am - 3.30pm |
| Wednesday | 3rd September | 9.15am - 3.00pm |
| Thursday | 4th September | 9.15am - 3.30pm |
| Friday | 5th September | 9.15am - 3.00pm |
| Monday | 8th September + | 3.00pm - 4.00pm: Extended Enrolment (courses already starting) |
Check below for where you will need to go to enrol.
Where can I enrol?
Extended Enrolment for 2024 has now finished. Enrolment for the next year will begin September 2025. You can apply for our courses from late October 2024.
Adult ESOL extended enrolments are held at our Brixton Campus (16-18 ESOL extended enrolment remains at Clapham). Sports extended enrolments are held at the Clapham Campus. All other classes' extended enrolments will operate in the campuses as detailed below.
| Lambeth College (Clapham campus) | London South Bank Technical College (Nine Elms campus) | Additional Courses |
| Accounting | Apprenticeships | Painting and Decorating |
| Arts & Design | Brick Work | Photography |
| Beauty | Civil Engineering | Plumbing |
| Business | Computing and IT | Product Design |
| Counselling | Construction | Science |
| Early Years | Dental | Sport Science |
| English & Maths | Electrical Installation | Sports |
| ESOL for 16–18 year olds | Engineering | |
| ESOL for Adults | English & Maths | |
| Entry to Employment | E-Sports | |
| IELTS | Film and TV | |
| Inclusive Learning | Forensics | |
| JCP | Games Design | |
| Online Learning | Graphic Design | |
| Patisserie | Green Skills | |
| Performing Arts | Health and Human | |
| Supporting Teaching and Learning | Health and Social Care | |
| Travel and Tourism | Medicine and Medical | |
| Young People Engagement and School Links | Nursing |
Documents to bring to enrolment?
To complete your enrolment, you will need to bring the following documents;
- Proof of status in the UK/Evidence of your identity, such as your passport, birth certificate, ID Residency card or Home Office letter. If you are an asylum seeker or refugee, please supply a letter from the local authority that is supporting you.
- Evidence of previous qualifications achieved at any school, college or university to date. Please bring your certificates where possible.
- If you are an adult student (aged 19 or older), we also need to check further documents, depending on the course you would like to enrol on. We will let you know what you need to provide when you apply. This may include evidence of income, including payslips, an official letter from sponsors, benefits letter etc.
- If you are aged 19 to 24 and have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) you should bring this with you to enrolment.
What if I need support with sign language when I enrol?
We have access to BSL interpreters and we can support you onsite for your enrolment. Please speak to one of our admissions team to make arrangements.
What if I do not get the grades I need?
We know that exam grades can been concerning for many people.
We want to reassure you that all available information is considered to make sure you get the right course to meet your needs and aspirations.
16-19 Year olds – GCSE Maths and English
If you are 16 to 19 years old the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has a key requirement that students who haven’t achieved a grade 4 or higher in GCSE maths and/or English must continue to study these subjects as part of their study programme, Students who have not achieved a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and/or GCSE English will automatically have relevant courses added to thier timetable.
What if I need course advice and guidance?
If you aren’t sure what you want to do or didn’t get the results you wanted, we’re here to help.
You can choose from the following options;
1) If you are a current student please speak to your course tutor or Learning Development Coach. They are always happy to provide information, support and advice.
2) If you are about to join us as a new student and have a question about your application, for either Lambeth College or London South Bank Technical College, please speak to a member of our admissions team. You should contact by email in the first instance at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Course Fees and Funding
If you live in the Great London Authority and earn less than £27,007.50 annual gross salary (before any deductions) and can evidence your salary with payslips, you may be eligible for low-income fee remission, depending on the course you are studying.
If you are not eligible for Fee Remission and your course is level 3 or above, you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student loan Company. Staff at enrolment will be able to advise further if this relates to your course(s), including providing you with the information you need to apply.
After reviewing your documentation and course choice, an enrolling officer will advise you of the fees due for your course(s). If you are not entitled to fee remission you must make provision to pay for your course at the enrolment desk.
The College reserves the right to correct administrative errors that may occur during the registration process, including the applicable fee or loan value.
The College will act reasonably in the application of any such correction and if significant, the student shall have the option to withdraw and receive a full refund of fees paid.
