Enrolment 2025
Enrolment is where you officially become a student at Newham College London. If you’ve applied, attended an interview and receive an offer, you’ll be invited to enrol!
Where can I enrol?
Enrolment for all learners will be available at both East Ham and Stratford campuses at enrolment dates and times are listed below.
For 16-18-year-olds: Before visiting the college, please call us on 0208 257 4000 to check the availability of spaces on courses currently running for the 2025/26 academic year.
Adults will need to complete an initial assessment so please arrive 1-hour 30 minutes prior to closing time, this should allow enough time to complete the initial assessment and get enrolled.
Please try to avoid bringing babies and children.
There is No Parking at either Campus so please try and use public transport or ensure you check parking restrictions and pay the correct fee (enrolment can take a few hours).
If you have any accessibility requirements, please send an email 24 hours in advance to info@newham.ac.uk
If you’re aged 16-18, You will need to bring:
- Proof of residency (British passport or British Birth Certificate, biometric card, EU settlement documentation if you are European). If your visa states that your residency is linked to your Parent or other Family Member, then you will need to bring their documents also.
- Exam results/qualifications. Evidence must be from the Exam Board (we do not accept letters from your School).
- Section 20 letter. If you are Looked After by the Local Authority, which is issued by the Local Authority, please ask your Social Worker.
If you’re aged 19+, without certain documents, we will be unable to enrol you’ve successfully:
- Proof of residency: please bring where applicable – British passport, British birth certificate (if you do not have a passport), EU Settlement letter, residency (biometric) card or ID, or Home Office documents. If your residency status is linked to another person, you will need to bring a marriage certificate and spouse’s visa, parent’s visa and your birth certificate. All documents must be original.
- Exam results and/or qualification certificates.
- Evidence of any means-tested benefits received by you or your household (if applicable). This can include Jobseekers’ Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance (WRAG), Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Pension Credit or any other benefits.
- Evidence of your employment status if you’re on a low income (less than £27,007.50 (inner London) annual gross), e.g. payslips, P60, tax return (if self-employed).
- Evidence of any loan application(s) and/or financial support that has been applied for or approved (if applicable). You can find out more about loans and other financial support options available to our adult learners.
What about fees & financial support?
For learners aged 16-18, all courses are free but additional financial support is available to cover costs related to attending College. You can discuss this with the Admissions team at enrolment. Find out more about the finance support options available to you.
If you are aged 19 or older at the beginning of your course, whether you pay tuition fees will depend on your personal circumstances. Please discuss this with the Admissions team at enrolment.
You will need to bring evidence of loans and other financial support if you have applied for these. Find out more about loans and other financial support options available to our adult learners.
