BRADFORD College is urging people to enrol for the new academic year before it’s too late.

Enrolment for 2024/25 has now been open for a week and more than 5,000 new students are expected to sign up before the September 6 cut-off.

The college is encouraging anyone who’s applied not to miss out on their place.

While online applications have shut, limited places are still available across various courses and applications can still be made in person at the main campus.

Assistant principal Jess Leech said: “It’s been an amazing week seeing new and returning learners in and around college after the summer break.

“If you’re still thinking about your next steps, now is absolutely the time to come and see us, even if you’re not sure what that means yet.

“Bradford College can provide advice and guidance on career routes and all of our courses, including apprenticeships.

“As well as this, there are so many extra opportunities for growth and development with us and all learners are able to access various support they need to succeed.

“We have high aspirations for all of our students and want to ensure they prosper in whatever career path they choose.“ She added: “If I could reach out to parents and guardians, I’d say that the most important thing they can do this week is support their young person to apply and enrol at college.

“Having college enrolment confirmed means that Child Benefit payments will continue for those receiving them, as attending post-16 learning is a condition of eligibility once school is finished.

“Some families don’t realise that they could lose a substantial amount of support once their child has left full-time education if the right steps aren’t taken.

“In addition to this, Bradford College can offer financial support to eligible full-time students in the form of free bus passes, credit for college meals and money towards essential kit, PPE or uniform.

“If anyone is worried about the cost of college, please don’t. The message really is that plenty of support is available if needed.”

Interest is high in Bradford College enrolment – the remaining schedule can be found below but applicants of other courses can still attend if necessary.

Monday, September 2: Construction, engineering and motor vehicle

Tuesday, September 3: Late enrolment and progression to learning and work

Wednesday, September 4: Degrees and higher-level qualifications

Thursday, September 5: English for speakers of other languages 16-18

Friday, September 6: Late enrolment

While enrolment this year is appointment only, anyone can still apply by visiting David Hockney Building on Great Horton Road. It isn’t too late to ensure a place for the start of the new academic year.