The college is located at the heart of London and is easily accessible by tube (London underground) or by frequent local buses. The college is just five minutes walk from both Whitechapel and Aldgate East tube stations. Its accessibility enables many students to lodge with friends and relations throughout London. The college has the main campus at 8 Davenant Street, London E1.

TCCOL runs different awarding bodies courses.

B. AFFILIATION

ABE (Association of Business Executives, UK)

ABE is committed to offer qualifications that are relevant, recognized and respected. It offers a range of progressive, flexible and affordable business and management qualifications and always aims to work with businesses take a professional approach to learning and create the professionals of tomorrows.

TCCOL offers Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Post graduate Diploma Levels programmes in Business Management, Business Information Systems, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Travel, Tourism and Hospitality.

The written examinations are held twice a year. After completion of these examinations, ABE provide recognised qualifications to the students and also provide the opportunity to apply for the university studies.

After completion of Certificate level, students can go on to Diploma level, or enter the workplace with a recognised qualification. Certificate holders have the skills and knowledge needed for administrative roles.

After completion of Diploma level, students can go on to Advanced Diploma level. Students can enter university or enter the workplace with a recognised qualification. Diploma holders have the skills and knowledge needed for executive roles.

After completion of the Advanced Diploma students have two choices; First, can enter the workplace with a highly valued qualification. Advanced Diploma holders have the skills and knowledge required for managerial roles.

Second, students can enter the final year of many degree programmes in UK. This route to a degree makes globally recognized qualifications accessible and affordable and finally, if students have completed Advanced Diploma and have at least two years' of relevant work experiences, can enter directly on to a UK MBA programme.

ABE is pleased to introduce its Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management. Accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), the programme is equivalent to level 7 on the National Qualification Framework (NQF). The qualification provides a route for students to gain advanced entry to a Masters degree at UK universities.
Advanced Diploma (ABE) qualification equivalent to British Degree, leading to MBA with British Universities. For more information please visit http://www.abeuk.com

ACP (Association of Computer Professionals)

The Association of Computer Professionals (ACP) is an independent, professional examining body, set up in 1984, its Council Members working in both the education and commercial sectors of the computer industry. The Association's principal aim is to set and maintain standards of education, which reflect the constantly changing requirements of the computer industry, both in the United Kingdom and overseas.

Since the early 1980s, ACP courses have been taught at training centres in over 60 countries worldwide. For some twenty years, our students have progressed from the ACP Advanced Diploma to undergraduate and postgraduate courses at British universities. Over the past decade, a number of ACP colleges have received university approval to run Bachelor of Science (BSc) computing courses internally at their training centre. This stands testimony to the recognition of ACP's qualifications within the UK education system and the wider world.

A student can complete the ACP Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma within two academic years. With appropriate grades in the ACP Advanced Diploma examinations, the student becomes eligible to enrol on the BSc Computing course. This is a twelve month period of study, combined with project work, covering the final year of the degree, at the end of which the successful student is awarded the BSc degree by the university. Of course, the true test of the ACP, as a degree foundation course, is the ultimate successes of our students at the end of their final degree year and the great majority do graduate with honours. An increasing number go on to complete postgraduate studies and attain their MSc degree; others find rewarding employment in reputable commercial and financial institutions and teaching establishments.

The ACP combined Certificate & Diploma qualification equates with either three A Levels; the BTEC National Diploma or the IMIS Diploma and, accordingly, fits into the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a Level 4 qualification. The ACP Advanced Diploma equates with Edexcel Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing (HND), The IMIS Higher Diploma (new syllabus)/IMIS Graduate Diploma or a foundation degree in computing. As such, it fits into the National Qualications Framework (NQF) at (revised) Level 5.

ACP has an articulation agreement with University of Hertfordshire. For more information please visit ACP web site - http://www.acpexamboard.com.

IAM (Institute of Administrative Management)

The iam is a UK government recognised awarding body offering qualifications in Administrative Management. Established in 1915, the Institute of Administrative Management is the only professional body for both practising and aspiring Administrative Managers. iam qualifications and Membership of the Institute will provide you with the expertise, knowledge and practical skills to sustain your competitive advantage. The iam supports managers (and aspiring managers) at all levels.
For more information please visit iam web site - http://www.instam.org

The equivalency of qualifications is reinforced by various universities offering direct entry and progression onto their degree programmes from IAM qualifications. Using our level 4 Diploma in Administrative Management as an example, graduating students can progress to the second year of BA (Hons) Business Management programmes at the University of Worcester or Sheffied Hallam University. Graduates of the level 5 Advanced Diploma in Administrative management are accepted, for example, to the third, top-up year of BA(Hons) degree courses at Sheffied Hallam University, the University of Worchestershire and the University of Teesside.

PTE (Pearson Test of English)

Pearson Language Tests (PLT), is part of Pearson plc, the world's leading international education and information company. PLT delivers the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) endorsed by Graduate Management Admission Council� (GMAC�). PLT also delivers Pearson Test of English General (PTE General) and Pearson Test of English Young Learners (PTE Young Learners) in association with one of the UK's largest examining bodies, Edexcel.
For more information, please visit PTE website - http://pearsonpte.com

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

The ACCA professional scheme is a highly relevant and targeted combination of study and practical experience. The syllabus is a result of extensive research and consultation with governments, students, colleges and employers from a range of public and private sector organizations.

UK Professional Examination Route entry criteria

A level and 3 GCSE (5 separate subjects including English & Mathematics), CAT Level B / Intermediate level (complete), AAT (UK) Intermediate (complete), BTEC National Certificate (any subject), Advanced GNVQ (any subject), NVQ Level 3 / 4 (any subject), Degree (from a recognized institution in any subject ), ACCA Certified Diploma in Accounting & Finance/Diploma in Financial Management (complete).

A Mature Student Entry Route (MSER) is also available to those who do not meet the entry requirements above. If you are over 21 years old and do not fulfil the entry requirements of the Professional Examination Route, you will automatically be considered for the MSER (Mature Student Entry Route).

Overseas Students entry requirements

Please refer to the ACCA website - http://www.accaglobal.com, for more information on the ACCA syllabus and equivalent entry qualifications or details of exemptions for your country. Alternatively you can check your qualifications with ACCA. For all other queries about ACCA, contact our ACCA department or our admission office by email (acca@tccol.co.uk, info@tccol.co.uk) or by phone or fax.

CAT (Certified Accounting Technician)

In order to register CAT, there are no formal academic qualifications necessary. In the case of preliminary stage, all the three levels of Certified Accounting Technician examinations have to be completed. You may claim exemption from the Introductory Level exams if you satisfy the one year practical work experience requirement and can verify this by completing your Technician Training Record (TTR), which will be sent to you when you have registered as a CAT student.

Upon successful completion of the Certified Accounting Technician examinations, you will receive an invitation to become a Certified Accounting Technician. However, completing the examinations alone does not mean you have completed the qualification. In order to obtain the qualification and use the designation letters CAT (Certified Accounting Technician) after your name, you must also satisfy the appropriate practical experience requirement. Alternatively, if you have an NVQ level 4 in Accounting, this is regarded as equivalent to the practical experience requirement and completion of this and your CAT examinations will be accepted for CAT status.

BCS (British Computer Society)

BCS was created in 1957 to bring together a number of different groups to try and deliver on the grand dream of making all aspects of computing into a compelling public benefit. BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (formerly known as British Computer Society), is to enable the information society. BCS promote wider social and economic progress through the advancement of information technology science and practice.

The Chartered Institute for IT bring together industry, academics, practitioners and government to share knowledge, promote new thinking, inform the design of new curricula, shape public policy and inform the public. BCS vision is to be a world-class organisation for IT. Our 70,000 strong membership includes practitioners, businesses, academics and students in the UK and internationally. We deliver a range of professional development tools for practitioners and employees. A leading IT qualification body, we offer a range of widely recognised qualifications.

BCS is a world-class organisation for IT, and IT as a world-class profession. We pledge to:
* Think ahead and focus on action by putting things in place to meet the future needs of all our stakeholders.
* Be open and work together by sharing best practice and encouraging collaboration between our members, customers and the industry.
* Drive progress and enable change by advancing the role of IT in bettering society, the economy, business and education.
Please visit the BCS website - http://www.bcs.org for more details.

C. COLLEGE WORKFORCE

The college gives high priority to both teaching and administrative services. It has suitably qualified academic personnel who are dedicated to carrying teaching responsibilities with care & professionalism. All Faculty members are high standards of competence and performance in both areas.

The college has also highly qualified and experienced administrative team to oversee the overall administration of the college. The Administration team provides full administrative support to deal with all aspects of administration relating to student admission, enrolment, and on-going student record maintenance, students counseling, providing guidance to students, organize and administer courses. The team also provides a reception service for visitors replying with all possible enquiries.

D. LIBRARY AND COMPUTING

TCCOL offers integrated library facility and computing facilities to students. It procures recommended texts and reference books for the modules of all academic faculties. The college helps students to obtain membership of local Idea Store and a member can use their Online Reference Library, for free, 24-hour access to a growing number of subscription reference resources. The college also helps students to obtain membership nearby local and national libraries to access a very wide range of facilities. Qualified staff assists students to find out the information to each academic field, in both electronic and printed media and help student to access that information. TCCOL also have online library facilities and have a list of websites related to academic fields. A wide range of computer software like word-processing, spreadsheets, data bases, PowerPoint and graphics presentation are available for all students and have free access to email, web & printing facilities.

TCCOL offers extensive library and computing facilities of teaching packages to academic team. As per the requirement & recommendations from academic personnel, the college quickly enhances the Learning Resources Center of academic fields.

E. ENGLISH LANGUAGE

International students are required to take part in supplementary English Language course after determining the level of English prior to start of their main course. This is particularly useful for students who are not acquainted with the British Educational System. TCCOL has the opportunity to permit all international students to take part in English Language classes as a tool for improving marketability and communication skills.

F. ADMINISTRATION

TCCOL has a team of administration comprising of qualified and experienced academicians, engineers, accountants and different office executives to oversee the overall administration of college.

8 Davenant Street, London, E1 5NB, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 207 247 0188, +44 (0) 207 650 8743, Fax:+44 (0) 203 411 1477, +44 (0) 207 247 1909 Mob: (+44)07584994999
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The Central College Of London (TCCOL) is registered in England and Wales, Company registration number 4508569