At Monoux, we empower our students to take control of their future.
We aim to help young people develop both as individuals and as accomplished
learners by nurturing ambition, and providing support to help you achieve great things.
APPLY NOW, and begin your journey towards Higher
Education and high skill employment.
At Monoux we organise our 100 courses into six distinctive pathways.
The pathways correspond to key industries and are tailor made to enrich your college
experience by strengthening your understanding of your chosen career path.
You can choose to combine subjects from different pathways and your choice of pathway depends entirely on your future ambition.
The Creative Pathway is ideal for students interested in developing their creative skills and pursuing careers in the creative industry.
The courses on this pathway will help you develop your existing skills and learn new skills to enrich your understanding of the arts both practically and in theory.
View CoursesThe Digital Pathway is perfect for students interested in computing and digital communication.
This pathway will help you gain the key skills to make the most of the opportunities that the Tech industry has to offer.
View CoursesThe Enterprise & Management pathway is for students interested in business, enterprise and management across a wide range of sectors.
The courses in this pathway cover a range of topics to prepare you for either employment in the industry or higher education.
View CoursesThe Society and Culture pathway is for students who want to study aspects of human society and culture.
Through the subjects on this pathway, students will gain more understanding of how text, language, expression and even location play a significant role in understanding society as a whole.
View CoursesThe Science & Health pathway is for students with scientific minds who are interested in finding out how science helps improve our world.
Becoming part of this pathway can help you pursue a career in science or the health and care services.
View CoursesThe Legal & Finance pathway is ideal for students seeking to understand the legal system and economic structures of the UK.
The courses offered on this pathway will give you an understanding of these sectors, from which you will be able to build a successful career.
View CoursesThe Monoux Gifted and Talented Academy is a group of highly academic and ambitious students. If you are a high academic achiever, we encourage you to apply to join the Academy. The Academy aims to give high-achieving students the opportunity to:
BUILD A NETWORK
DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS
STRENGTHEN THEIR THINKING
Academy students get access to:
DEDICATED STUDY SPACE
MENTORING FROM SENIOR LEADERSHIP
A PERSONAL LAPTOP
AN ACCOUNT FOR PURCHASING BOOKS
OVERSEAS TRIPS
We encourage Academy students to deepen their study programme by taking an extra A Level, Further Maths or an extended project.
Talent Lab is our way to provide a structure to help you: work hard, receive support, build skills, and enjoy the Monoux experience.
You will have either one or two Talent Lab sessions on your weekly timetable. All Talent Lab sessions are listed on the Monoux App. So you can decide what to take part in ahead of time. You build up credits and convert them to great prizes over the course of the year.
Each day there is a range of exciting activities such as:
UNIVERSITY WORKSHOPS
INDEPENDENT STUDY
ASSIGNMENT WORKSHOPS
TALKS, WORKSHOPS & VISITING SPEAKERS
GYM
TEDED CLUB
BADMINTON
Student Ambassadors represent the Monoux at public events, such as: Open Days, School visits, VIP events Students who become Ambassadors gain many transferable skills such as: organisation, leadership, collaboration and communication
Anyone can become an Ambassador. You must show dedication and commitment to our events. Student Leaders contribute to important decisions made by the college. They represent the student voice and peer mentor other students.
Student Leaders develop key leadership skills through starting student-led groups and societies. These include:
DEBATING
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
MEDICS
LGBTQ+ GROUP
ISLAMIC SOCIETY
If you are between 16 – 18 and have recently arrived in the UK from another country. You may be eligible to join our Accelerated Learning Academy. Newly arrived young people may not have a full set of GCSE qualifications so we carry out a series of diagnostic tests to put you on the correct course.
Be prepared to be in for a full day, or even two days, to confirm whether we can offer you a place and your level of study. Please note that whilst we provide English support, we do not offer ESOL classess o young people must already be fluent, or almost fluent, in spoken and written English.
Students in the Accelerated Learning Academy receive:
The support we provide our students is paramount to helping students achieve their full potential. We are proud of our hardworking Student support and wellbeing team who offer a wide range of support services to students.
All students are allocated a personal mentor to who is available for emotional support and advice.
Students can also arrange to see our College Counsellor for confidential advice.
For students who require extra support regarding their mobility, medical conditions and learning capabilities will benefit from personalised support from our team.
Our Additional Learning Support Assistants work closely with students Supporting them in the classrooms or on a one-to-one basis.
All our buildings have wheelchair access.
When you start college, you can apply for financial support through the bursary and free college meals based on your household income.
Our team of Progress Coaches is there to help you with your college assignments and study skills.
They are available to give advice on your future steps whether it's university, apprenticeships or employment,
Sports and fitness activities are open to all students at Monoux College whether you want to play for fun, compete or keep fit. We provide high quality sporting, from recreational level through to high level competitive opportunities.
Competitions and Facilities:
The college competes in several Leagues, Cups, Tournaments and other Competitions in a wide range of sports.
There is also an extensive programme of intra-college competitions. Students at Monoux College are able to access excellent sporting and fitness facilities.
Our sports coaches, activators and instructors are fully qualified to deliver activities.
The college competes in several Leagues, Cups, Tournaments and other competitions in a wide range of sport. There is also an extensive programme of intra-college competitions. Students at Monoux College are able to access excellent sporting and fitness facilities:
Sports hall
Gym
Football pitch
Cricket lanes
Non-turf cricket pitch
Monoux College offers talented 16-19 year olds the opportunity to try out for one of our focus sports programmes. Training and competing at a high level in your chosen sport alongside your studies.
These are in: cricket, basetball and football.
Students can apply to study ANY course in ANY subject at BTEC Level 2, BTEC Level 3 or A Level and gain full access to the Focus Sport Programmes.
Students can apply to study ANY course in ANY subject at BTEC Level 2, BTEC Level 3 or A Level and gain full access to the Focus Sport Programmes.
All students have access to our dedicated Careers & Employability team who help students make informed career decisions.
Our Careers team has extensive knowledge of the opportunities available, including:
APPRENTICESHIP
EMPLOYMENT
HIGHER EDUCATION
We offer a wide and exciting range of work experience and employability opportunities.
These include:
WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS
WORK EXPERIENCE PROJECTS
INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS
EMPLOYER TALKS & WORKSHOPS
All students will take part in at least one aspect of work related learning. Your course choice determines the length of work placement.
Some of our valued partners include: Waltham Forest Council, Radisson Hotel Group, HSBC, BFI Film, John Lewis Partnership, TFL and more
Over 600 of our students progress to university every year, including Russell Group universities. Our Higher Education support team is there to guide you through the process of applying to university offering.
A range of support services and initiatives throughout your time at college.
We work with a wide network of universities which include: Oxford, Cambridge, King’s College London, Queen Mary, UCL, Warwick University, Leicester University and more.
Study Programme | General Criteria |
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Level 2 Vocational | 3 GCSEs at 3 – 9: Including GCSE English or Maths at 3 or above OR English and Maths at Level 1 / 2 |
Level 3 Vocational | 4 GCSEs at 4 – 9 OR Merit in BTEC L2 Extended Certificate or Diploma, including GCSE English or Maths at 4 or above |
Mixed Vocational and A-level | Minimum GCSE APS of 4.7: GCSE English and Maths both at 4 or above |
A-level | Minimum GCSE APS of 5.0: GCSE Maths at 4 or above and GCSE English at 5 or above, with GCSE English Language at least at 4. |
1 STEM A-level | Minimum GCSE APS of 5.2: GCSE English and Maths both at 5 or above |
2 STEM A-levels | Minimum GCSE APS of 5.8: GCSE English and Maths both at 5 or above |
3+ STEM A-levels/4+ A-levels of any sort | Minimum GCSE APS of 6.5: GCSE English and Maths both at 6 or above |
Monoux is proud of the relationships it has built with parents and carers. We have a fantastic team of staff who work together to keep you informed and up to date.
Parent Portal allows parents and careers to keep you up to date with their young person’s progress, offering access to information regarding course targets, grades and attendance. We also hold regular Parents’ Evenings, where you can meet with teachers to discuss your child.