Student Housing in West Cheshire College, Chester

The history of the West Cheshire College traces back to 1812, during the formation of Literary, Scientific and Philosophical Societies in Chester to encourage learning and the expansion of knowledge. Education in these areas expanded with lectures taking place at The Grosvenor Museum, workshops and forced lessons were taught at many community centres. Finally, the Handbridge site was bought in 1948 for the formation of Chester College of Further Education. 

The College became West Cheshire College in 1996, as further education, vocational College in the North West of England, with over 20,000 students enrolled. There are a range of facilities and services provided by West Cheshire College to its students and vast community which include fine dining restaurant, theatre, dance studio, conference facilities, gym, and business lounge. West Cheshire College offers a range of courses from Entry Level to Level 7 in the following -

• A-level
• Apprenticeships
• Full-time courses
• Part-time courses for adults
• Access and Higher Education courses
• Bespoke training for employers
• Programmes for International students
• Futures programme
• Maths, English, IT and ESOL courses for adults

If you are a student looking out for the West Cheshire College Accommodation or private housing in Cheshire, you shouldn’t worry too much. Cheshire offers a wide range of student accommodation to catering to the housing needs of the students, which include affordable halls of residence, student dormitory and cheap private housing options. West Cheshire College doesn't provide on-campus accommodation. But, students can always select from the vast range of student flats available in Cheshire, which includes lavish non-en-suites, en-suites apartments, and shared flats. Moreover, the rent of these private student housing are also inclusive of all the utility bills. Some of the excellent private accommodation near the West Cheshire College includes The Towpath, Tramways  and many more.

West Cheshire College has two main campuses, one on Eaton Road in Chester and the other on Off Sutton Way in Ellesmere Port. 

West Cheshire College campus which is located in the centre of Ellesmere Port, offers a range of courses such as Apprenticeships, and Higher Education programmes from Construction and Engineering to Health, Sport and Social Care for 14-19 year-olds and adults.

Chester Campus which is situated in Handbridge, is home to full-time and part-time, Higher Education, Apprenticeship and vocational programmes in Media and Games, Construction, Engineering, Science, Retail and Visual Arts.

Chester is a unique place offering everything that you would expect from the city. Chester boasts a range of delightful restaurants, quirky coffee shops, a plethora of bars, pubs and clubs. Well, Chester has it all. To experience the fine dining restaurant, students can head to the cream de le creme, which is the Michelin Star restaurant or the multi-award-winning restaurant in the city- The Chef's Table. Students can even find vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options as well in Chester.

You will love Chester if you fancy a shopping spree, the perfect place to shop in Chester where you will find many fashion and trendy boutiques is Come Rain or Shine Chester. Students can even enjoy historical attractions such as a Roman amphitheatre and medieval city walls. Both the campuses have many chill pubs nearby. To have the best student life experience in Chester and West Cheshire College, Students can even join NUS- affiliated student union.