Continuing Education Programme

This programme provides a great opportunity for to you to earn an International Diploma directly from the University of Cambridge
International Examinations, England plus a Course Diploma from Colbourne College in an one area of specialism.  

Earn an international Diploma in Business and study in an additional vocational area of your choice alongside 4 CXC/GCE subjects.  Pay
only one tuition.

  •  Continuing Education Programme Outline:
COLBOURNE COLLEGE
Achieving Academic Excellence in Tertiary Education
STUDENTS STUDYING FOR THE
ONE YEAR PROGRAM
OPTIONAL AREA:

TAKE ANY Two (2) OF THE FOLLOWING CXC SUBJECT
CLASSES;
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Principles of Business
  • Social Studies
COMPULSORY AREA:

Take all four modules in the Business Studies Units (Standard
Level)
  • Business Organisation and Environment
  • Business Communication
  • Principles of Marketing and Promotions
  • Human Resource Management
COMPULSORY AREA:

Select One Specialisation below. SPECIALISATION
WILL CONSIST OF
ONLY THREE COURSES/UNITS;

  1. Airline, Travel and Tourism Management  (includes
    Travel, Tourism , Flight Attendant and Aviation
    Units)        
  2. Health and Social Care Administration        
  3. Early Childhood Education & Administration        
  4. Computing System and Development  
  5. Fashion Design and Technology
  6. Beauty Technology and Spa Management
  7. Performing Arts Business   
Successful Exit Award upon completing year one of
continuing education programme;

  • University of Cambridge International Diploma in
    Business STANDARD LEVEL

  • Colbourne School Leaving Diploma in Business Studies
    and your choice Specialisation area
    (Level 1).

  • 2 CXC Passes
STUDENTS STUDYING FOR THE
TWO YEARS PROGRAM
OPTIONAL AREA:

TAKE ANY OR ALL FOUR (4) OF THE FOLLOWING CXC SUBJECT
CLASSES;
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Principles of Business
  • Social Studies
COMPULSORY AREA:

Take all four modules in the Business Studies Units (ADVANCED
Level)
  • Business Organisation and Environment
  • Business Communication
  • Principles of Marketing and Promotions
  • Human Resource Management
COMPULSORY AREA:

Select One Specialisation below. SPECIALISATION WILL
CONSIST OF ALL SEVEN (7)
COURSES/UNITS;

  1. Airline, Travel and Tourism Management  (includes Travel,
    Tourism , Flight Attendant and Aviation Units)        
  2. Health and Social Care Administration        
  3. Early Childhood Education & Administration        
  4. Computing System and Development  
  5. Fashion Design and Technology
  6. Beauty Technology and Spa Management
  7. Performing Arts Business        
Successful Exit Award upon completing year one of
continuing education programme;

  • University of Cambridge International Diploma in Business
    ADVANCED LEVEL

  • Colbourne School Leaving Diploma in Business Studies and
    your choice Specialisation area
    LEVELS 1 AND 2 (FULL AWARD).

  • 4 CXC Passes
ENROL IN COLBOURNE COLLEGE NOW!
The University of Cambridge International Examinations is a department of the University of
Cambridge, England.  As a fine example of quality, recognised and international education, the Diploma you earn at
Colbourne is accepted in over 150 countries worldwide leading to University College Transfer Credits (Advanced Levels
only) as well for employment.

What makes a Diploma Program at Colbourne Unique: The Diploma Programme allows you to gain
marketable and  internationally recognised skills plus prepares you to gain additional job skills for flight attendants or
customer agents; in business studies; or in Spanish and French.

Is Colbourne College Accredited?
YES, Colbourne College is internationally accredited by NCC Education, England.  Colbourne is also registered by the
University Councils of Jamaica and the Ministry of Education. At Colbourne College, as such, all curriculum, faculty,
administrators, academic standards and administrative procedures and policies are frequently reviewed to ensure that
the College provides University Standards and maintains consistent levels of Quality and Excellence.

As an accredited and registered institution, Colbourne College  is also a recognized institutional member of the Jamaica
Committee of Tertiary Education  (JCTE).   Colbourne College has an existing relationship through articulation with the
Joint Board of Teachers Education at the University of West Indies (JBTE at UWI) for the Graduate Diploma for
Teachers (Secondary Business Education).

Will my Diploma be recognized in my country?
YES, as an Internationally Accredited College as well as a Locally Registered College and an Institution member of
Jamaica Committee of Tertiary Education, an education at Colbourne College, is highly valued.  The Diploma is offered in
over 180 countries worldwide.  Most countries recognize accrediting agencies listed as recognized by the UK
Government and British Accrediting Agencies.  Some countries have organizations which can provide verification for
degrees earned and recognized abroad.

Colbourne College offers the University of Cambridge International Diploma.  Students entering who do not have the
required CXC Subjects can apply for continuing education to pursue this accredited program, while at the same time
upgrading their CXC Subjects here.  There is no additional charge for taking the CXC subjects alongside the Diploma.
 


What is the cost of the program?
The cost of Education should not be a factor in determining the value and opportunities it may bring. Also, the cost of
Higher Education should not force you to lower your quality of life, and for that reason,  Colbourne College  has been
able to maintain attractive tuition rates so all eligible students may benefit from what a college degree can bring.
Tuition:        $75, 000 per Academic year.

Are there payment plans available?
Colbourne College understands the rising cost of Higher Education can put a financial burden on a family; therefore, we
have introduced manageable payment options so that you don’t have to interrupt your life style.

The College has 4 payment options available for continuing education for you to choose from;
1) Payment in full which saves 15% off the total tuition,
2) Yearly tuition payments which saves approximately 25% off the part tuition,
3) Part Payments which allow 2, 3, or 4 payments of tuition at mandated points, and
4) Monthly payment options which allow a payment of 25% of tuition and the balance evenly divided over 6 months.

What are the entrance requirements?
There are no CXC requirements for Continuing Education Programme.  All students entering Colbourne College sit an
entrance examination to determine suitability.  

Can I enroll as an International Student?
Yes, International students are encouraged and welcomed.   Tuitions quoted are in Jamaica Currency.  
    R.O.E. JMD87.00 = USD1.00.  
Foreign students pay USD100 for application and 25% more than Jamaicans on Tuition.