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Recent comments from our postbag include:

”....have just got my results from the RHS , a COMMENDATION !! I’m thrilled...Many thanks to all for a BRILLIANT course and support, especially my tutor Christine...will be back for the Diploma next year...”
A. G. London

“.....thank you for the CD, it made it through the S A Postal Service and in one piece....Before going on to that I would like to thank yourselves for the amusing CD Course Study Guide. VERY well written and bought some smiles....”.Ian D. Cape Town South Africa

“...I would like to take this opportunity to thank Helen and IHRS for providing me with an excellent course and tuition. The modules were well written and even though I never met my tutor, Helen, I always felt she was there for me to ask questions at any time. The comments made on my answers were very beneficial....” Nicola R. UK

“...I should like to thank you for all your help, guidance and prompt attention over the last three years; nobody could have asked for a better tutor nor a more informative course. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and learned so much.......” Teresa O’R UK

“....I am writing to thank you for your continual encouragement, support and advice, during the time that I have spent studying for RHS level 2 certificate with the IHRS. I have found the written modules produced by the IHRS enjoyable to read and invaluable to study. Having completed the course, I feel I have been led carefully through the various facets of the world of horticulture, in a way that implements the best possible establishment, in my own mind, of the material covered. Undertaking this period of study with the IHRS has guided me from being someone who gardens to earn a living to a professional gardener. .......I will be moving on to more advanced study with the IHRS, which I am sure will be a rewarding and enjoyable experience that I am looking forward to immensely. Many thanks . Steve H. UK

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HORTICULTURE, from the Latin hortus, meaning garden and cultor,
for culture, is defined as the "art of cultivating or managing a garden" of fruit,
vegetables and flowers, hence HORTICULTURIST,
one engaged in such pursuits, especially scientifically, as a profession.

The word garden derives from the Anglo Saxon gyrdon
which means to enclose.
Gardens seem to be rooted in the desire of human beings to surround themselves with beautiful plants, shade, and unique foods.

Paradise is the Persian word for garden; an allusion to the concept that gardens are pleasure grounds.

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Welcome to our World of Opportunity

This new web site is intended to replace our conventional written prospectus giving you immediate access to the latest information about the college and our courses. Our aim is to provide you with clear and unambiguous information; no bells, whistles or animations.
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National Credit Framework

Following new Government Legislation, the structure of all accredited vocational awards will change with effect from September 2010 when the existing
National Qualification Framework will be replaced by the new,
Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF).

These changes will affect all awarding bodies including the RHS and RFS
and the new awards will require accreditation by Ofqual,
The Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator .

Whilst the changes and accreditation at level 2 and some at level 3 have now been
completed (details in ‘Our Courses’), those relating to the RHS Diploma at level 3 are still ongoing and final details are not yet available.

Examinations for the current awards will continue to take place in 2011;
full details are available on the RHS website

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Courses on CD

Following successful trials, we are now able to provide the following courses in CD format at greatly reduced fees

• Royal Horticultural Society’s level 2 Certificates

• Royal Horticultural Society’s level 3 Certificates

• Royal Forestry Society’s (ABC) Certificate in Forestry

• Organic Market Gardening

• The Country Chef

• Organic Smallholding & Livestock Husbandry

Please follow the link here for more details.
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RHS Advanced (level 3)

Facilities for this award at some attendance based colleges have been withdrawn, leaving many students that have only taken one or two modules unable to complete the course.

Please contact us if you are in this position; we may be able to help.