CEO & Principal’s Welcome

Welcome to Sandwell College, where our commitment to excellence, innovation, and student success creates an inspiring environment for learning and growth.

We are delighted that you are considering Sandwell College as part of The Sandwell Colleges for the next step in your journey towards university, an apprenticeship, or employment.

By studying with us, you can be sure of an inspirational learning experience, benefiting from high quality teaching and learning. We understand that choosing your next stage isn’t always straightforward, but with over 100 courses designed to lead directly to careers, we are here to help you take that next step with confidence. Our broad curriculum includes T Levels, apprenticeships, and BTEC qualifications, all developed with industry input to ensure you gain the skills employers need.

Colleges play a vital role in driving economic growth, supporting communities, and helping people develop the skills for the future workforce. At Sandwell College, we are committed to delivering high-quality education that leads to recognised qualifications, specialist skills, and strong employment opportunities. Our employer-responsive courses cover a wide range of industries, from education and social care to business and management.

Diversity is at the heart of our college, with over 90 languages spoken within our student community. Our results are above the national average, and our state-of-the-art facilities provide an industry-standard learning environment that prepares students for success. We are also committed to student wellbeing, ensuring every learner has access to the support they need in a safe and inclusive environment. Parents and guardians can be assured that we prioritise student welfare, safeguarding, and personal development, creating a college experience where all students feel valued and protected.

We are passionate about helping every school leaver and adult learner achieve their ambitions and providing guidance at every stage to ensure they progress towards a rewarding future.

By choosing us for this next step of your learning journey you can be sure of a warm welcome, a vibrant learning environment and a whole host of exciting enrichment activities to help you really embrace college life.

I look forward to welcoming you to Sandwell College.

Lisa Capper MBE CEO & Principal,
The Sandwell Colleges