Education and Football Development Centres
Further Education (16-19) and Higher Education (19+) Programmes
What's on: Education and Football Development Centres Open Evening!
Our annual event will once again be hosted at our Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from 6.30pm-9pm on Thursday 23 January. This is your chance to dive into our 16 amazing Education and Football Development Centre programmes. Hear firsthand from our inspiring players and coaches and enjoy an exclusive mini tour of our top-notch facilities.
Whether you're a boy or girl aged 14+, our Open Evening is the perfect opportunity to explore how you can elevate your football skills while pursuing the right educational path for your future.
Meet representatives from leading colleges and sixth forms across London, Hertfordshire, and Essex, who will be on hand to discuss their programs and answer all your questions. Discover the qualifications they offer and the incredible career opportunities that await you.
Our dedicated coaching team will share success stories, including those of our talented students like our very own Lioness, Jess Naz. Plus, you’ll get in-depth information about our player development pathways, training facilities, league competitions, and everything else related to football!
About our programmes
A platform for young people with a passion for playing and learning
Our Education and Football Development Centres provide the perfect platform for young people (boys and girls) with a passion for playing and learning about football. Our carefully selected Education partners share our values around providing extensive opportunities and pathways for all young people to succeed and reach their full potential. The programme is devised to develop players as an individual and in a team environment, whilst ensuring they receive the best education possible. All our education partners offer a diverse range of courses to suit your educational needs.
Delivered by our experienced FA and UEFA-qualified coaches, each programme is unique and offers something different to meet the needs of every young person. With a coaching team who are well-versed with the Club's unique methodology and Academy Philosophy, alongside a variety of playing opportunities within competitive leagues, we ensure players receive the best coaching and playing experience based on their level of ability.
Women's Football Awards Winner
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award
We partnered with New City College and established the ‘Women’s Football Development Centre’. This initiative is committed to creating pathways which are inclusive and accessible for young women, empowering them to excel and unlock their potential in women’s football and beyond.
With a focus on excellence, the programme offers the highest standards in coaching and sports industry knowledge. Helping lay vital foundations, the programme sets out to develop young people to be successful on whatever career path they choose in the future. Tottenham Hotspur’s coaches are actively involved in the training, working collaboratively with teaching staff from New City College.
Recruitment Event
We are delighted to host a special event at our iconic, world-famous Stadium alongside our education partners every year.
This event will provide you with information about all of the available programmes and will explain how you apply. Staff from all of the colleges will be on hand to answer any questions and explain their educational packages, courses, and progression routes.
- Find out how to kick-start your career.
- Listen to football industry experts
- Meet members of our Global Football Development team to discuss how this programme can support your development as a player, as well as the opportunity to find an educational programme that supports your career ambitions.
- Hear from previous students about their success stories on and off the pitch.
- Gain an insight into the unmissable opportunities for students, including career progression and other unique football experiences
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Tottenham Hotspur's Football Development College Programme aims to provide people with the opportunity to play the game, learn and develop holistically alongside the pursuit of developing a career within the football industry.
