About Hillcroft Women's Education programme

Hillcroft Women's Education is a dynamic and forward-thinking programme designed for women aged 19 and above. Originally based in Kingston and Surbiton, the programme has now found its new home at RHACC’s Parkshot Campus in Richmond—a vibrant learning environment set just off Richmond High Street. Conveniently located just a three-minute walk from Richmond station, with direct connections to Waterloo in Central London (only 15–20 minutes away), our campus provides the perfect setting to focus on your future.

We offer a wide range of exciting courses tailored for women aged 19+, designed to support personal growth, career development, and lifelong learning. Whether you're looking to advance your skills, explore new opportunities, or take the next step in your education, Hillcroft Women's Education is here to help you succeed in a supportive and welcoming environment.

There are lots of exciting courses on offer for women aged 19+ who wish to improve:

  • job opportunities
  • help children with homework
  • gain confidence
  • grow self-esteem
  • improve life choices

No formal entry qualifications are required to start many of the courses.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Most courses have a fee, details of which are shown on the course page on the website and in the course guide. There are also concessions available for eligible learners who meet the funding and residency eligibility criteria. The concession entitles someone to study the course for free.  Women who have been granted refugee status can also be eligible. You may need to take out a loan to enrol on a Level 3 course unless you are under the age of 25 and have not previously studied at Level 3 (qualifications like A Levels). An enrolment administrator will discuss your individual circumstances with you and will confirm if a fee or concession is applicable to you.

Bursary support is also available for eligible learners with a total gross annual household income under £35,000. The support can assist towards costs such as childcare, course materials and public transport.  See our bursary pages for further details of the support available here

Women aged 19 or over who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years and/or who have permission to remain in the UK for 12 months from the start of course (dependent on learner postcode).

RHACC provides childcare through offsite Ofsted registered childminders (ages 3 months to 11 years). Please contact us to discuss your childcare requirements here