Higher Education

Vocational, technical and adult education provision in Jersey is based at Highlands College.

The College campus on the edge of town in St Saviour has been part of the Island ’s history since 1881 when a group of French Jesuits bought a property called Highlands in the Parish of St Saviour to establish a naval training college. In 1972 the States of Jersey purchased the site to establish Highlands College.

As well as offering part-time and evening courses Highlands College is the largest sixth form provider in the Island and also works with UK universities to provide a selection of Foundation and Degree level education opportunities.

Highlands College provides a confidential service for adults who have difficulty with reading, writing or numeracy.

Highlands College, St Saviour, JE4 9QA.
Telephone: 01534 608608.

Approximately 400 students per year leave the Island for higher education.

For students in full time education their university application is handled by their own educational institution. For independent applicants the Careers Office can help.

The ten most popular universities for Jersey students are: University of the West of England; Exeter University; Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham University; Plymouth; Kingston; Bournemouth; Cardiff University; the Arts Institute at Bournemouth and Oxford Brookes University. The closing date for most UCAS applications is the 15th January.

Student Finance
Financial assistance is offered by the Education Committee for students wishing to undertake further or higher education. It is means tested according to the income of the parents/guardians and is reviewed annually. Applications for student Finance should be in by 31st March.

To find out if you are eligible for the grant, or for further information, contact the Student Finance Office at the Education Department, telephone (01534) 449450/449279 or fax (01534) 449443