With GCSE results day on August 22 fast approaching, we caught up with Kelly Fountain, Principal of Gower College Swansea, to understand the benefits of college for school leavers. Could you provide an overview of Gower College Swansea? Gower College Swansea is one of the largest Further Education colleges in Wales, attracting learners from both within and beyond our local catchment area, including Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, and Carmarthenshire. This is a testament not only to our extensive range of subjects but also to our comprehensive student support and excellent student outcomes and progression opportunities.
What are the subjects available for school leavers? We offer more than 40 A Levels across all key sectors, providing full-time academic qualifications as well as vocational and part-time qualifications. Our extensive range of apprenticeship courses is always popular, and we also offer higher education courses in partnership with local universities. Our subject areas include traditional subjects like sciences, maths, and humanities, as well as new subjects such as psychology, criminology, and digital technology.
We deliver a comprehensive range of vocational courses across every key priority sector, from entry-level to level three and beyond, in subjects like engineering, health and social care, hair and beauty, and performing arts. What if you don’t achieve the necessary GCSE grades to study further? At Gower College Swansea, we guarantee a place for every learne.