SOL Gears Up for Major Changes with New Campus Launch
Big things are in store for the SOL crowd next year. The School of Open Learning has announced that its new campus will open doors in July 2025, and it’s not just the fresh infrastructure getting people talking. Students can expect PCP classes—that’s the Personal Contact Programme—running seven days a week. That’s right, weekends included. Whether you’re balancing a job, family, or just want a more flexible learning routine, this is designed to meet students where they are.
Why the seven-day schedule? Plenty of students at SOL juggle work and studies, sometimes both full time. Having classes available every day makes it easier for them to carve out learning time without missing out on lectures or help from tutors. No more cramming everything into a busy Saturday or fighting for space in overcrowded weekday sessions. It opens up new options for adult learners, those in part-time jobs, or anyone whose calendar never quite matches up with traditional academic timetables.
Who Stands to Benefit—and What Comes Next?
The perks of this new shift go beyond just current SOL enrollees. The promise of more accessible and better-quality education could draw in new students who previously wrote off continuing their studies due to timing issues or tough commutes. You might see working parents, shift workers, or people from farther-off neighborhoods considering a return to classrooms—especially if that classroom fits more easily into their lives. It’s a nod to the idea that higher education shouldn’t stay out of reach just because you’re not a “traditional student.”
The new campus is all set to offer an upgraded learning environment, giving students access to better facilities and a more engaging academic experience. This could mean updated libraries, modern classrooms, spaces to work on group projects, or areas just to chill between lectures—though the exact details haven’t been revealed yet. The big goal is clear: make quality education more accessible for everyone, not just a select few.
There are still some question marks. The precise location of the campus and specifics about how to enroll, transfer, or sign up for the seven-day PCP classes haven’t been officially confirmed. Expect those announcements in the coming months—right now, students and parents are watching closely for the next update. What’s certain is that SOL’s expansion is shaking up the old way of doing things, putting flexibility and accessibility at the heart of its mission.