City and Islington College

What City and Islington College does

City and Islington College (CANDI) is a UK further education institution founded in 1993, headquartered at King's Cross in London. In 2024 it was merged with The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London (CONEL) and Westminster Kingsway College (WestKing) under the unified Capital City College Group identity, with its previous campus centres (Sixth Form, Angel, Holloway, Finsbury Park) now operating under the group brand. The combined group operates twelve campus locations across London and offers A Levels, T Levels, vocational and technical qualifications (BTECs, City & Guilds, University of the Arts London awards), higher education programmes (HNC, HND, Foundation Degrees, Bachelor's), Access to Higher Education diplomas, A Levels Intensive for adults, short courses (including online), apprenticeships, and seven Sports Academies (Athletics, Basketball, Esports, Football, Futsal, Goalkeeping, Netball).

The college runs on a centralized digital learning platform (MyDay Cloud) for students and staff, an online application and enrolment portal (mycollege.capitalccg.ac.uk), and additional operational systems for payments and admissions. Specialist facilities embedded in the group include The Vincent Rooms (hospitality training), Mosaic@Soho (creative industries), Visionnaires (entrepreneurship), and 01founders (coding and software development training), functioning as co-located employer-aligned training hubs.

Revenue is generated predominantly through tuition and course fees across further and higher education programmes, supplemented by government funding (further education college status in the UK) and employer-facing services such as bespoke training, T Level placements, apprenticeships, recruitment services, and Capital Connect. Customers span five segments: 16-18 students (primary), adult learners aged 19+, higher education students, employers, and short-course participants, served through a direct-to-consumer enrolment model and in-person delivery across multiple London campuses.

Name

City and Islington College

Legal name

Capital City College Group

Website

https://candi.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

City and Islington College, now part of Capital City College Group, is a London-based further and higher education provider formed in 2024 by unifying three colleges (CANDI, CONEL, WestKing) and operating twelve campuses that deliver A Levels, vocational, higher education, apprenticeships, and employer training programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Further and Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Further education courses
• Higher education programs
• Vocational training programs
• Apprenticeship programs
• A level courses

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Revenue from tuition fees for various courses including A Levels, vocational courses, and higher education programs. Some courses may be free for eligible students aged 16-18 or through Student Finance Lifelong Learning Entitlement for adult learners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

City and Islington College, operating as part of Capital City College Group, is a London-based further and higher education institution delivering A Levels, T Levels, vocational and technical qualifications (BTECs, City & Guilds, UAL awards), higher education degrees (HNC, HND, Foundation Degree, Bachelor's), Access to HE Diplomas, A Levels Intensive, short courses, Apprenticeships+, and Sports Academies across multiple London campuses. The institution serves individual learners aged 16-18, adult learners, and higher education students, and provides employer-facing services including bespoke training, apprenticeships, T Level industry placements, and recruitment.

Product overview

Capital City College Group (formerly City and Islington College) is a further and higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and training services. The institution operates multiple centers (Sixth Form @ Angel, Holloway, Angel, Finsbury Park, Enfield, Tottenham, King's Cross, Westminster, Regent's Park, Soho, Alexandra, and Enfield Construction) providing A Level courses, T Level courses, vocational and technical courses (BTECs, City & Guilds, University of the Arts London qualifications), and higher education programs (HNC, HND, Foundation Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees). The group also offers specialized programs including Apprenticeships+, Sports Academies (Athletics, Basketball, Esports, Football, Futsal, Goalkeeping, Netball), short courses, and employer-facing services including bespoke training, professional development, and recruitment services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A Level courses Academic qualification programs for students aged 16-18, covering a wide range of subjects.
• T Level courses Technical education qualifications combining classroom learning with industry placements for students aged 16-18.
• Vocational and technical courses Practical skills-based qualifications including diplomas, certificates, and awards (BTECs, University of the Arts London, City & Guilds).
• Higher Education courses University-level qualifications including HNC, HND, Foundation Degree, and Bachelor's Degree programs.
• A Levels Intensive courses Accelerated A Level programs for adult students seeking to complete qualifications in a shorter timeframe.
• Access to Higher Education courses Diploma programs designed to prepare adult learners for university study.
• Short Courses Flexible, condensed educational programs including online options for skill development and professional development.
• Apprenticeships+ Apprenticeship programs offering on-the-job training for both employers and employed individuals seeking career advancement.
• Sports Academies Specialized sports programs including Athletics, Basketball, Esports, Football, Futsal, Goalkeeping, and Netball Academies.
• Employer services Business services including bespoke training, professional development courses, T Level placements, work experience opportunities, apprenticeship provision, and recruitment services for London employers.
• Sixth Form @ Angel Sixth form provision for students aged 16-18, previously operating as City and Islington College at the Angel campus, now operating under the Capital City College Group identity.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Vincent RoomscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Vincent Rooms is a hospitality and catering training facility operated by Capital City College Group, providing practical training in culinary arts and hospitality management for students.
• Mosaic@SohocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMosaic@Soho is a creative studio and learning space within the college group, offering media and creative industry training opportunities for students.
• VisionnairescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisionnaires is an entrepreneurship and business development initiative supporting students in developing entrepreneurial skills and starting their own businesses.
• 01founderscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner01founders is a coding and software development training program within the college group, providing intensive technology skills training for students seeking careers in tech.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New City College: Multi-campus further education college group operating across East London, offering A Levels, vocational, T Levels, apprenticeships, and higher education — directly comparable in scale, London geography, and FE/HE portfolio mix to Capital City College Group.
• London South East Colleges: Further education college group serving South East London with A Levels, vocational, T Levels, apprenticeships, and HE programs; comparable London-region FE/HE provider competing for the same student and employer pools.
• South Thames Colleges Group: Multi-college FE group formed by merging Merton, South Thames, and Carshalton colleges, offering similar A Level, vocational, apprenticeship, and higher education pathways in Greater London.
• HCUC (Harrow College & Uxbridge College): Greater London FE college group delivering A Levels, vocational, T Levels, apprenticeships, and HE; directly comparable as a London-area further education provider with similar student segments.
• United Colleges Group: London-based FE college group formed via merger, offering vocational, academic, apprenticeship, and higher education programs — directly comparable multi-campus FE operator.
• Newham College of Further Education: East London FE college offering A Levels, vocational, T Levels, and apprenticeships; competing for the same London 16-18 and adult-learner market as Capital City College Group campuses.
• Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College: West London FE college providing A Levels, vocational, apprenticeship, and higher education programs; directly comparable London FE provider in the same competitive set.
• Morley College London: London-based FE college with strong adult-learner, short-course, and creative arts specialisms; comparable in adult-learner focus and London-only operating footprint.

Emerging players

• BMet College (Birmingham Metropolitan College): Large UK FE college group operating across multiple campuses with A Levels, vocational, T Levels, apprenticeships, and HE — comparable in multi-campus FE structure but operating outside the London market.

Broad incumbents

• Activate Learning: Multi-college FE/HE group spanning further education, apprenticeships, and higher education across southern England; broader regional incumbent with overlapping FE/HE programming but a wider geographic remit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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