City of London Guides - Graduation Ceremony, Mansion House
The City of London Guide course is designed to give students detailed knowledge of the history, architecture, local government, financial institutions, livery companies and traditions of the City; together with the guiding skills necessary to lead walking groups through the City. No prior knowledge of the City or of guiding skills is required. The course is open to all and selection is by interview. The course consists of 30 two hour evening sessions on Wednesday evenings, and 15 two hour sessions on Saturday mornings/ afternoons. It is assessed by a project, two practical assessments and a written examination. On successful completion of the course the candidates will receive a certificate from the City of London Corporation and the City of London Guides Badge which entitles them to guide within the City of London. Please note this is a year long course and one fee applies.
Applications forms for the City of London Guides courses are usually available in June, and completed and returned by the end of July. Interviews take place at the beginning of September, and the course usually starts in late September.
Please call the Adult Skills Education Service on 020 7332 3918 or 020 7332 3542 or email the team at: adulteducation@cityoflondon.gov.uk to request an application form