School of Horticulture
The School of Horticulture is a centre of excellence for horticultural and botanical education. Study for one of our world-renowned qualifications.
Explore our horticultural training
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Kew Diploma in Horticulture
Study for the world’s foremost qualification in botanical horticulture.
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Kew Specialist Certificate in Arboriculture
A one-year, full-time course to gain a certificate in everything affecting the care of trees, from the nursery to the arboretum.
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Kew Specialist Certificate in Display and Nursery Glasshouses
A one year, full time course to gain a specialist certificate in working in tropical glasshouses.
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Kew Specialist Certificate in Kitchen Garden Production
A one year, full time course to gain a specialist certificate in working in a kitchen garden cultivating a range of vegetables and fruit.
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Kew Specialist Certificate in Ornamental Horticulture
A one year, full time course to gain a specialist certificate in how to plant and maintain ornamental gardens.
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Kew Specialist Certificate in Propagation
A one year, full time course for horticulture students to gain a specialist certificate in propagating seeds and plants.
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Apprenticeship in Botanical Horticulture
Sign up for our two-year practical horticulture course with day release academic study.
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Apprenticeship at Wakehurst
Sign up for our two-year practical horticulture course with day release academic study.
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Apprenticeship in Kew Glasshouses
Sign up for our two-year practical horticulture course with day release academic study.
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Kew Modular Certificate in glasshouse display practices: Palm House
Perfect for horticulturists wishing to undertake professional training in some of Kew’s unique plant collections.
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Kew Modular Certificate in glasshouse display practices: Princess of Wales Conservatory
Perfect for horticulturists wishing to undertake professional training in some of Kew’s unique plant collections.
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Kew Modular Certificate in Tender and Tropical Nursery Practices
Perfect for horticulturists wishing to undertake professional training in some of Kew’s unique plant collections.
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Kew Specialist Certificate in Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation
A one year, full-time course to gain a specialist certificate in Rock Gardens and Alpine cultivation.
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Kew Specialist Certificate in Orchid Cultivation
A one year, full time course for horticulture students to gain a specialist certificate in orchid cultivation.
Kew Mutual Improvement Society lecture series
Join our exciting educational season of public lectures, to improve your knowledge of advances in horticulture.