Supporting you at every step

Highbury is committed to equality for all students, including those with disabilities or learning difficulties. We aim to provide the right support and facilities to enable you to benefit fully from your studies.

An induction process introduces all students to the full range of facilities at the College, which include a Learning Centre, College bookshop and a dedicated Higher Education study space.

Student Support Services

A broad range of support services is offered during your studies at Highbury College, ranging from impartial careers guidance and course information to financial advice, mentoring and counselling.

Student Support Services can advise on the full range of grants and benefits available, such as the Access to Learning Fund and grants for assistance with childcare.

The Learning Support Team can organise extra help for students with medical, physical or learning difficulties or disabilities.

For more information please contact (023) 9238 3131.

Library Services at Highbury

The College’s Library Service is a vital component of the support we offer.

Highbury has three libraries, situated at Highbury Campus, Highbury Northarbour Centre and Highbury City of Portsmouth Centre, providing access to a wide range of information, resources and facilities including:

• Dedicated area for HE at the Highbury Campus library
• 35,000 printed titles, e-books, magazines, CDRoms and DVDs
• Wireless technology for students wishing to use their personal laptops
• College Shop for the purchase of books, stationery and gifts
• Facilities for photocopying
• Access to the Internet including web-based email
• Advice on how to research and make the most of information resources
• PCs and Apple Macs

Refreshments

Highbury College has a number of food and drink outlets across the three main sites offering a range of food and drink. Fairtrade products, and vegetarian options are available.

Accommodation

Students studying at Highbury have the option of residing in Highbury’s Hall of Residence, the Tower, or with a Host Family. The Hall of Residence is situated at the College’s (Cosham) Campus and offers students a modern and spacious living environment in immediate proximity to the College. All 75 bedrooms enjoy panoramic views of the historic City of Portsmouth and its coastline and are fully furnished with en-suite facilities, including shower, toilet and washbasin, free internet access and phones. Alternatively, students have the option of living off campus with our Homestay programme.

For more details email accommodation@highbury.ac.uk or phone (023) 9238 3131.

Nurseries

Highbury’s two nurseries are situated at Highbury Campus and Highbury Arundel Centre. They provide high-quality childcare for children aged from six months to five years. The College’s nurseries received an excellent Ofsted report in 2008, with a grading of ‘good’ in all areas.