MPW Birmingham opened in 1980. Based in an attractive Georgian building in the quiet yet convenient suburb of Edgbaston, the college is non-residential and co-educational. A broad range of GCSE and 'A' Level subjects is offered and these may be combined to suit the individual needs of each student. There are no pre-determined barriers to studying unconventional combinations of subjects. Other than punctual, regular attendance and substantial homework requirements, we have few of the rules which many of today's fifth and sixth formers find restrictive. Quite simply, we focus on developing individual academic potential to the full. The college thus provides a bridge between school and higher education, so that students are prepared not only for their examinations, but also for the years ahead.
The college offers a comprehensive range of teaching facilities, including three specialised science laboratories and an art studio. Up-to-date information relating to higher education is available, as are newspapers and periodicals, so that students may acquire current topical information related to their studies and careers.
Groups are small and never exceed seven students so that a close working relationship can be developed between tutor and students. In our experience this enables individual needs to be clearly identified. All courses naturally involve strong emphasis on examination and revision techniques. Some MPW tutors are experienced external examiners and all members of our exclusively graduate teaching staff maintain up-to-date knowledge of current syllabus trends and requirements.
