Discover your future at City of Oxford College’s Autumn Open Event

Activate Learning is delighted to be welcoming potential students and their families and showcasing our extensive range of programmes at both of our City of Oxford College campuses, the Oxford City Centre campus and the Technology Campus at Blackbird Leys, during our Autumn Open Event on Wednesday 17 November, 4-7pm.  

There’s plenty to see and do when you visit us at our Oxford city centre campus on Oxpens Road, including: 

• Meeting current students and learning more about college life  
• Discovering our selection of GCSE, A Levels, business, accounting, travel and tourism, science and forensics and Access to higher education programmes 
• Attending our beauty therapy, hairdressing and media makeup demos in the Oxford Lifestyle Centre  
• Seeing creativity come to life in tours of our art and design, media, music and performing arts facilities 
• Taking part in screen printing, 3D modelling and filming activities in our media and visual arts facilities 
• Discovering Rycotewood Furniture Centre and exploring exciting careers in furniture design and making 
• Exploring our new state-of-the-art hospitality and professional cookery facilities, watching a practical cooking demo and taking part in Q & A session  
• Testing your fitness in our sports and public services practical sessions and assault course 
• Discovering our sports academies 
• Experiencing a realistic hospital setting as you tour our care suite 
• Enjoying live performances as our music and performing arts students take to the stage 
• Discussing how we can help you improve your English skills or support you if you have special educational needs. 

Our specialist Technology campus in Blackbird Leys was transformed in 2016, taking advantage of an £8m investment. This high-specification facility supports training in a wide range of technological industries, including construction, engineering, IT, computing and motor vehicle.  

At the Technology campus, Blackbird Leys, you can: 

• Tour our construction, brickwork, carpentry and motor vehicle workshops 
• Watch our subject demonstrations in brickwork, engineering, IT and computing, electrical installation, motor vehicle and plumbing 
• See our plans for the South Central Institute of Technology Oxford hub, opening in October 2022 and ask as many questions as you like! 

Our staff will be available to discuss your options and plan out a learning pathway that works for you. Careers Advisors will also be on hand to chat to if you are undecided or need expert, independent advice. Our friendly Student Services team will be able to discuss bursaries and financial support that may be available to you. You will be able to explore our excellent facilities, talk through all your options and even submit your application early to guarantee your place for next year! 

Why choose City of Oxford College 

At Activate Learning, our students are supported in developing the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Our learning programmes lead directly into sustainable career options, and we can help you identify where your studies can take you. 

Ali Aarabi studied A Levels at City of Oxford College.  

Ali said: “I’ve had a very supportive tutor who really helped me achieve what I have achieved, as well as the teachers who have always been helpful, supportive and friendly.” 

How do I book my place? 

Register for your free place at the Activate Learning City of Oxford College November Open Event