City and Islington College

City and Islington College (CANDI) is one of the largest further education colleges in London, with specialist centres across North London, located in Angel, Holloway Road, Finsbury Park, and Enfield, offering an extensive range of academic and vocational courses for all ages. Since 1993, it has provided exceptional education to over 250,000 people, helping them to achieve their ambitions.

CANDI has a diverse student body of around 14,000 learners hailing mainly from London, but many travel further afield across the South East and abroad in order to study on their acclaimed vocational and academic courses that are heralded by employers. They offer A Levels, vocational courses (diplomas, certificates and awards, including BTECs, University of the Arts London, City & Guilds and more), and higher education courses (HNC, HND, Foundation Degree and Bachelor’s Degree).

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Why choose CANDI?

Study in London – our specialist Sixth Form College in Angel is easily accessible by tube or bus; our Sixth Form Hub in Enfield is a short walk away from the overground, as well as being on many bus routes
We have industry links with hundreds of employers across London, including MedicLink and Lloyds, offering you great work experience opportunities
Our world-famous alumni include Paloma Faith, David Oyelowo, Zawe Ashton and Reggie Yates
Many of our students progress onto university, employment, apprenticeships or other further study
Our teachers worked in industry and have developed their teaching skills to help you to succeed in your chosen area
We have a large variety of extracurricular clubs and societies, enhancing your time in our community – including chessC, debate, electronics, FemSoc, LGBTQ+, life drawing, Duke of Edinburgh and more