About Oaklands College
We are a large further education college in Hertfordshire with campuses in Welwyn Garden City and St Albans, and a further training provision in Borehamwood.
Oaklands College is a leading educational provider located in Hertfordshire, with campuses in Welwyn Garden City and St Albans, and training facilities in Borehamwood. Originally established in 1921 to provide support to First World War ex-servicemen and Women's Land Army members, the St Albans Campus has now become a vibrant educational hub.
Oaklands offers over 300 vocational and academic courses to suit different levels and interests, whether you are a school leaver looking for full-time courses or an adult learner interested in higher-level qualifications, the college provides excellent facilities and experienced staff to guide you towards your career goals. With more than 7,000 students, Oaklands College is a great place to learn and grow.
The St Albans campus is home to Oaklands Wolves, which integrates elite sports coaching with academic studies, nurturing the potential of aspiring athletes while ensuring a well-rounded education. With 11 sport academies to choose from, including Athletics, Basketball, and Rugby, students have ample opportunities to excel both on the field and in the classroom.
Whether you're a school leaver embarking on a full-time course or an adult learner seeking higher qualifications, you'll find the guidance, resources, and community you need to thrive and succeed in your chosen field.
Our Values, Mission & Strategy
View our Mission Statement and read more about our college values including equality and diversity and British values.
Senior Leadership Team
Our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) ensures that teaching and learning provision and standards in line with the current educational curriculum and national levels of expectation.
College Policies
Our current college policies are available for you to view here.
Corporation
Our corporation is made up of committed, community-minded individuals who help define the future strategy and direction of the college.
Principal's welcome
It is a huge privilege for me to take up the role of Oaklands College Principal and Chief Executive. Oaklands is a wonderful community that drives aspiration and provides support and opportunities for its students in equal measure so that each and every one of them is able to reach their full potential. Our staff are passionate about the power of the curious mind and we encourage our students to challenge themselves and to grow. We treat each student as an individual and nurture them throughout their time at Oaklands and believe that we are partners in their journey.
I am hugely ambitious for our students, our staff and for Oaklands College and the communities it serves. The vibrant external partnerships and passion of our staff means that we can continue with our ambitious campus developments to support our current and emerging Centres of Excellence, which includes our National and internationally leading Sports provision, as well as our teaching in ICT, Engineering, Art Fashion & Design and SEND. We also have a strong values set which underpins our on-going development as a purpose driven and ethical organisation, supporting global imperatives such as sustainability, equality and health & wellbeing.Â
Andrew Slade, Principal of Oaklands College
