Centre for Lifelong Learning

Our Centre for Lifelong Learning specialises in Vocational courses for adults, including Hair and Beauty, Counselling, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Literacy and Numeracy.

It also offers bookkeeping and accounting courses for 16-18-year-olds and adults, alongside courses that will help you work in other professional services.

At this centre, you can study Vocational Training Qualifications (BTECs, Diplomas, City & Guilds, etc) in these subjects:

• Accounting and Bookkeeping
• Beauty Therapy
• Computing and IT
• Counselling
• English and Maths
• ESOL
• Foundation and Supported Learning
• Hairdressing
• Higher Education

Find out more about our Centre for Lifelong Learning including contact details, directions, specialist facilities, social spaces, clubs, societies and sports teams below!

Ready to apply? Applications for September 2025 are now open. Don’t miss out!

Contact Details

Address
28-42 Blackstock Road
Finsbury Park
N4 2DG

Phone
0207 832 5000 (Press option 1)

Transport Links
Underground: Finsbury Park (Piccadilly and Victoria Lines)
Buses: 4, 19, 29, 106, 153, 210, 236, 253, 254, 259, 279, W3, W7

Open Days

If you are looking to study with us, visiting our Centre for Lifelong Learning is a great way to see our facilities, meet students and teachers and ask any questions you may have.

At our open days, you can:

• Get career advice from our expert careers team.
• Hear from students and teachers about college life.
• Find out more about our courses and facilities.
• Get information about the support we offer.

Click on your chosen date to register, or view all of our open days and events here.

Benefits of Studying at College

• A wider choice of qualifications and pathways
• A huge range of course subjects
• Students are treated like adults
• Make new friends
• Industry experienced teachers
• Fantastic enrichment and support
• Career support and guidance
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Connections with employers including Cancer Research UK, Crisis, Maldron Hotels, Moorfields Eye Hospital, University College London (UCL) and more!

If you are a student at the Centre for Lifelong Learning and have a young child in need of childcare, you can use our CANDI Nurseries.

Specialist Facilities

• Beauty Treatment Rooms
• Oasis Hair Salon
• Tattoo Removal Equipment Rooms

Social Spaces

• Library
• Canteen
• Gym Access

Find out more about what it means to be a student at our colleges!

Clubs, Societies and Sports Teams

Being part of a club or sports team allows you to have fun, make new friends, and enjoy your college experience. Check out the variety of options available below!

Careers Advice and Guidance

Our Careers team offer a range of services, from helping you identify your strengths, interests, and goals, to helping craft a compelling CV and cover letter that effectively showcases your skills and experiences. As well as interview preparation, where you can receive tips on how to answer common interview questions, develop your personal brand, and present yourself confidently.

We work with a variety of employers across London who provide placements to allow you to gain an understanding of what it is like to work within that field and develop practical skills which are hard to gain in the classroom. If you need help with work experience and volunteering opportunities please visit our Careers Support page.