Independent training and exam centre · Acton, West London
Build Skills. Gain Qualifications. Progress Further.
Flexible vocational training and recognised qualifications for employment, career progression, further and higher education.
- Approved centre
- Morning, afternoon and evening classes
- Established 2012
Who we are
An established centre for vocational training and assessment
London Paragon College is an independent training and examination centre on Acton High Street, delivering short, flexible and affordable courses to adults and school students across West London.
We provide practical support from application through to qualification, whether that means licensing a private hire driver, achieving the English and Maths a career requires, or gaining a construction qualification through workplace assessment.
Recognised qualifications
Delivered as an approved centre for Trinity College London, NCFE, ProQual AB, Edexcel and Pearson.
Flexible delivery
Face to face, hybrid and online provision, timetabled to fit around employment.
Established in Acton
Established in 2012 and based on Acton High Street since September 2014.
Our provision
Courses and support services
Each programme is designed around a recognised outcome: a licence, a qualification or a successful application.
PCO and Taxi Driver Training
Preparation for all TfL private hire assessments, together with support for new licence applications and renewals. Topographical Skills, SERU and the Speaking and Listening test.
Delivered by PCO Driver Hub
View driver training Entry Level 1 to Level 2Functional Skills
Practical qualifications in English, Maths and Digital Skills from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Accepted in place of a GCSE grade 4 by most employers, universities and training providers. Taught and examined here in Acton.
From £300
View Functional Skills A1 to C2SELT Preparation
Trinity Secure English Language Tests are approved for applications to UKVI for visas, visa renewal, British citizenship, settlement and leave to remain. We prepare you for the test and book it on your behalf.
£30 per hour, one to one
View SELT preparation 3 weeksLife in the UK Test
A minimum of 10 hours of face to face tuition delivered over three weeks, with unlimited access to online practice materials until you pass.
£150
View the course Year 3 to GCSESchool Tuition
Ofsted registered tuition centre. Small group tuition taught by qualified teachers and focused on the subjects each student needs support with.
£10 to £12 per hour
View tuition Levels 1 to 7Construction NVQs and CSCS
ProQual approved centre delivering Construction NVQs through workplace and on-site assessment for experienced workers, and Green CSCS training for new entrants.
Green CSCS £350 · NVQ Level 2 £1,000
View NVQs and CSCS ProgressionFurther and Higher Education
We work with colleges, universities and agents across London to place students on funded programmes, and provide the Level 2 qualifications required for entry.
Funding guidance included
View progression routes DWP fundedEmployability Training
Accredited delivery partner under the Department for Work and Pensions Dynamic Purchasing System, providing funded employability, vocational and sector-focused training with Jobcentre Plus.
Funded for eligible learners
View employability training Application supportBritish Passport Applications
Professional assistance with first adult passports, renewals, child passports and replacements, including a full documentation check before submission.
£100
View passport assistanceTfL private hire licensing
Applying for or renewing a private hire driver licence?
Transport for London requires applicants to demonstrate English language competence and an understanding of the standards expected of a licensed driver. We have supported drivers through these requirements since the English Language Requirement was introduced in October 2016.
Topographical Skills
Map reading, route planning and compass work, assessed under examination conditions.
SERU
Safety, Equality and Regulatory Understanding. Also assesses reading and writing English.
Speaking and Listening
The spoken element of the English Language Requirement, taken at an approved assessment centre.
Why choose us
What sets our centre apart
Established since 2012
Based on Acton High Street since September 2014, with a settled team and a permanent centre.
Flexible assessment
Examinations delivered face to face, hybrid or online, so you can complete your qualification in the way that suits you.
Timetables that fit your work
Classes run mornings, afternoons and evenings. We arrange training around your schedule throughout the week.
No hidden fees
The price quoted is the price you pay. Examination fees are included wherever we act as the centre.
Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the college located?
Swarn House, 300 High Street, Acton, London W3 9BJ. We are situated on Acton High Street, within reach of Acton Town, Acton Central and Ealing Common stations, and several bus routes.
What are your opening hours?
The centre is open six days a week from 10:00 to 17:00 and is closed on Fridays and bank holidays. Certain classes are timetabled outside these hours.
Do I have to pay the full fee in advance?
Fees vary between courses. Depending on the course or service you require, we can arrange a payment plan to suit your circumstances. Please discuss this with us at enrolment.
Can you book my official examination?
Yes. We book the examination for all of our courses at no additional cost when you enrol with us.
How are classes delivered?
Depending on the qualification, we deliver face to face at our centre, on a hybrid basis, or fully online. We will confirm the options available for your course.
Contact the centre
- Telephone
- 020 3642 8555
- 07383 498306
- Open
- Six days a week
- Hours
- 10:00 to 17:00
- Closed
- Fridays & Bank Holidays
