Established & Popular College of Higher Education
A range of professional certification courses including Computer Science & Information Technology, Business Studies, Accountancy and Management
Ref.CC045 Location London , Central LondonAsking Price £ 550,000Confidential offered for sale | |
Asking price includes:
Trusted and respected international name
Successful range of professional courses
Reputation for high academic standards
Fully equipped learning facilities
5 years of successful operations
Highly qualified teaching staff
Prominently located premises
Established client base
Significant Goodwill | | Finance available to buy this business subject to status. All regulated business is passed to independent financial advisors who are regulated by the FSA | Business profile: | The business is an accredited college, established in 2001 offering high quality further & higher education courses leading to internationally recognised qualifications. Since the college opened, it has grown rapidly and thousands of students have successfully completed their studies, currently numbering approximately 4,000 and progressed to higher studies in British Universities or secured successful careers in a variety of fields. As well as high academic standards and quality of tuition, the college is also noted for its prompt response to education and training developments in the global environment.
The College is truly international and is committed to providing quality educational services to satisfy the educational requirements of students from many countries around the world. Most new students enroll at the college as a result of recommendations made by previous and current students.
Students enjoy and benefit from the international and multi-cultural environment, which contributes to an unforgettable study experience, offering a variety of courses for different qualifications from short certificate courses to long term Diploma and Degree courses leading to MBA.
The College is an educational centre for teaching English, Information Technologies, Business Studies, Accountancy, Management and other academic courses. Students enroll from all over the world and courses are design specifically for students who wish to come to UK or are already here for higher/further studies and better career prospects.
The College has been accredited by many other esteemed organisations like BAC, BCS, ABE, LCCI, CIMA, ACP, ICM, EDI, IMIS, OCR , VA, CTHCM and is on track to become one of the leading educational centres in the private sector offering a broad range of high quality full-time and part-time courses which are widely recognised in academia, commerce and industry.
In recognition of the international profile of its students, and the necessity for them to acquire competent language and communication skills, support English classes are offered to all full-time students free of charge. They are designed to develop and improve written and spoken English language skills as well as a more course specific vocabulary. Students may also use these classes to prepare for an IELTS examination.
LTC College London is a unique centre which combines its talent in technology with that of teaching. Equipped with modern amenities and the support of friendly and qualified teachers and trainers, LTC ensures that you have an enjoyable and valuable experience studying with us. With an aim to satisfy all your educational requirements at reasonable prices, all the syllabi lead to an internationally recognised qualification.
All courses are practically oriented but have a sound theoretical content, enabling students to either go directly into employment on completion of their studies or continue with higher level professional or university programmes. All courses lead to internationally recognised qualifications.
Based in modern, well equipped premises in central London the college is close to all main road arteries, public transport and Tube stations. The location of the college is ideal since it is in close proximity to famous London highlights including the West End, its popular shopping centres and theatres and various places of interest such as St Pauls Cathedral, The Barbican Centre, the Business Design Centre, Lloyds of London, Bank of England etc. many public libraries and leisure facilities are located within the local area around the college.
The college is accredited by the BAC and as such satisfies the standards laid down by the BAC in respect of premises; general organisation; the quality of teaching and supporting services; including the suitability of courses for the needs of students, the welfare of students and legal and financial security.
A large percentage of new clients derive from recommendations, the business regards existing clients as their best advertisers and has maintained an impressive base of satisfied repeat customers while continuing to attract new referrals, so much so that certainly within a number of sectors this business is the first college many candidates would think of contacting.
This recruitment business is unique because the management and staff have spent many years in industry and have hands on experience and knowledge of the areas for which they teach. This means they are able to fully understand students requirements, which is essential, especially when considering specific areas of expertise and improved prospects for future employment. | Courses offered by the college
English
English courses are designed specifically for international students who wish to come to UK or are already here for further studies and better career prospects and include:
General English
Business English
IELTS
Cambridge Course (CAE/ FCE/ CPE)
Computer Science
In the computer science and information technology studies, the college has an impressive portfolio of courses with Computing Courses leading to ACP, BCS, ABE Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diploma and Degree courses.
The College is also an accredited Microsoft Certified Partner that offers specialist exam courses leading to Microsoft certifications (MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, MCAD). In addition to this, CISCO (CCNA, CCNP, CIW), ORACLE (OCP), Sun Micros systems certifications, CompTIA A+ and CompTIA N+ professional courses are also being offered.
The College also offers its own certificate and diploma courses in the areas of basic computing, software programming and graphics and multimedia which are well appreciated by industry.
Courses include:
Certificate course in Basic Computing
Certificate course in Advanced Computing
Certificate course in Web Design
Certificate course in Java Programming
Certificate course in Software Programming
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Computer Applications
Diploma in Software Programming
Diploma in Web Technology & E-commerce
Diploma in Computer Communications & Networks
Diploma in Computer Graphics & Multimedia
OCR Courses:
New Clait (Level1)
Clait plus (Level 2)
Clait Advanced (Level 3)
ACP Courses:
Certificate in Information Technology & Programming
Diploma in Information Systems Analysis & Design
Advanced Diploma in Computer Science
BCS Courses:
Certificate
Diploma
Professional Graduate Diploma
ABE Courses:
ABE Certificate in Business Information Systems
ABE Diploma in Business Information Systems
ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Information Systems
Professional Certification Courses:
ECDL
MCSA
MCSE 2000/2003
MCDBA
MCSD
CCNA
CCNP
CIW
OCP
CompTIA A+
CompTIA N+
Postgraduate Course
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Systems
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
Business Studies
ABE Courses:
ABE Certificate in Business Administration
ABE Diploma in Business Administration
ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
Management
Master of Business Administration:
Master of Business Administration
ABE Course:
ABE Practitioners Certificate in Human Resource Management
ABE Practitioners Diploma in Human Resource Management
Accountancy
CIMA Courses:
Foundation Level (CIMA certificate in Business Accounting)
Intermediate Level (CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting)
Final Level (CIMA Passed Finalist Certificate)
Integrated CIMA Professional (Foundation, Intermediate & Final Level)
ACCA Professional Scheme
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Integrated ACCA Professional (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
CAT (Certified Accounting Technician Scheme)
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Advanced Level
Integrated CAT Professional (Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced)
Postgraduate Course
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Hotel Management
CTHCM Diploma in Hotel Management
Travel Tourism
ABE Courses:
ABE Certificate in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
ABE Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
ABE Advanced Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Travel Agency Management
CTHCM Diploma in Travel Agency Management
CTHCM Certificate in Travel Agency Management
Virgin Atlantic Air Ticketing
VA Air Ticketing
| Library
The college maintains a moderately equipped reference library and has relationships with other institutional libraries in the area, available for use by students.
Cafeteria
This is the place to have breakfast, lunch, or just snacks and refreshments. Here, students meet and relax with colleagues television. The cafeteria occupies a room on one of the three floors occupied in the building, and amongst other facilities, contains information boards showing college and local activities, including details of various trips/outings available on weekends, either within the UK or Europe.
Accommodation
The college does not have its own halls of residence, but upon request, can arrange accommodation.
Key strengths
The business is an organisation where the business owner has, over time developed and nurtured management and reputationally based client relationships capable of assuming credit for successful business operations, effectively reducing the burden of relationship management and its success from the vendors. This has resulted in customer relations founded on a history of trading satisfaction and not contingent upon the presence of the vendor.
The college is well established and profitable, with a loyal and growing student base, retaining a high level of repeat business, particularly among a number of corporate customers returning on a regular basis and having done so for some time.
The company has earned an outstanding reputation for its professionalism, service, reliability, flexibility, academic excellence and breadth of courses on offer as a clear means of recall for students underpinned by the extra-curricular activities and accreditation.
Growth and Expansion
The current market for this businesss services is growing and is forecast in the near and longer term for significant growth. The business is well positioned to take maximum advantage of this growth as it occurs.
Key opportunities
This is an outstanding opportunity to build on the existing services and customer base of this company particularly with development in such areas as on-line and distance learning. With a strong demand for services combined with a capacity to increase turnover, a new owner contributing fresh ideas and investment in resources will have every advantage of building on an excellent platform.
The business is an excellent opportunity to acquire a significant and proven business in a niche that is difficult to penetrate and destined for growth internationally.
Technology
Fully computerized the business uses the latest software and manages its considerable payroll, credit checking and enrolment database issues efficiently and effectively. | Premises
The business is located in an easily accessible area in central London that includes reception, classrooms, laboratories, library, cafeteria, toilet facilities, storage capacity and administrative offices.
These facilities are currently arranged over three floors of approximately 6,000 sq ft. The vendors currently own the building and a new lease is available for negotiation.
The premises are well appointed and represent the professional qualities and service the company has built its reputation upon. | Advertising and marketing
The business has used direct sales in the past, using a considerable portfolio of brochures and leaflets; there are excellent opportunities to increase this and market the business more aggressively to significantly increase turnover.
A high proportion of the business's revenue has been due to its excellent reputation for quality and service and strong word of mouth recommendation, back up by its comprehensive website detailing all courses, facilities and services. | | | Financial profile: | The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.
The business is financially stable with no borrowings, low overheads, positive cash flow, good gross and net profit and has shown rapid and consistent growth over 5 years of trading.
Sales revenue is currently forecast for this current year circa £600,000 per annum and has been more typically in excess of £500,000; the vendor feels that a new owner with new ideas and with continued and aggressive investment in marketing the business could dramatically increase its revenues. | Employees
The business currently employs:
6x Administration staff
15x Lecturing staff
3x Self employed teaching consultants | Support and training
The current owner will provide all necessary training and all relevant contacts to allow continuity of trading. | Reason for sale
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