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Enrolment 2026

Join us – we have full-time, part-time, higher education and apprenticeship #Choices, and over 98% of learners rate college advice, teaching, and equality as Excellent*

(*’You Said, We Did’ Student Experience Survey)

We’re Still Enrolling!

If you have not yet applied or enrolled with us, or if you are unsure and need advice and guidance, we can help!

We have added an extra enrolment date on Wednesday, 9 September, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm at Neath College, Afan College, Y Gaer (Brecon Beacons College) and Newtown College.

If you are unable to attend our extra enrolment date or have any questions about the enrolment process, please come in to see us or contact: admissions@nptcgroup.ac.uk

Check out our handy video guide for an overview of the enrolment process; it’s quick and easy!

You will need to bring:

ID (one of the following – passport, bank card, driving licence, birth certificate, or national insurance letter)
GCSE results or other qualification certificates (obtained in August and achieved earlier)
Your National Insurance Number (if you have it)

Please note: You will also need to make a £25 administration fee payment to complete your enrolment. This is a mandatory payment. You can make this payment online after you have registered for enrolment by logging back into your Learner Hub account and choosing ‘My Payment‘ from the menu. You can also pay over the phone by calling our Finance team on 0330 818 8030.

There’s no need to bring a photo with you; we will take your photo for your college lanyard.

If your grades aren’t what you expected, please don’t worry; our guidance team will be on hand to help you find a course that is suitable for you.

Before you enrol, check out our Student Zone for information about joining college, funding, facilities, transport and student support.

Why Choose NPTC Group of Colleges?

Badge icons showing A Level pass rates in English

Badge icons showing vocational pass rates in English

Almost 40 different A Level* subjects, plus a huge variety of full-time practical, career-focused courses and apprenticeships to choose from.
A wide range of day, evening, or weekend part-time or short courses to fit around work and your lifestyle. So you can start that new hobby, gain skills to progress at work or get qualifications to start a new career.
Wide-ranging degree programmes, in partnership with a range of prestigious Higher Education institutions, designed with your employment and future careers in mind.
Free breakfast every day.
Academic, sporting and cultural bursaries and scholarships.
Financial assistance, including £40 per week EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) for eligible students.
Student discounts and benefits.
Specialist well-being and learning support.
VESPA – develop a stretch, challenge and growth mindset.
Expert lecturers with a wealth of industry knowledge and firm links with local employers.
Extra-curricular activities including creative, sporting and e-sports academies and skills competitions.
Career and employment advice and guidance.
Internship and apprenticeship opportunities.

‘You Said We Did’ Student Experience Survey

Over 98% of learners rate college advice, teaching, and equality as Excellent

At NPTC Group of Colleges, we’re proud to put our learners first, and they’ve spoken loud and clear.

98% of students say they received great advice when choosing their subjects, helping them start their college journey on the right foot.
99% feel they are treated equally and with respect, whatever their background or beliefs.
99.7% know exactly what’s expected of them in terms of behaviour, while 99.2% understand what’s needed to succeed on their course.
99.3% say verbal and written feedback helps them improve, and 99.4% value the academic and personal support offered by tutors.
99.2% agree that their tutors stretch and challenge them to reach their full potential.

These exceptional figures reflect our unwavering commitment to high standards, inclusive teaching, and student success. At NPTC Group of Colleges, we create an environment where everyone can thrive, and the results speak for themselves.

*A Levels available at Neath College