Global Banking School launches new Leeds campus at Wellington Place

Training provider Global Banking School has opened a new base at Leeds' Wellington Place development.

The higher education organisation, which is part of Global Education (GEDU), has transferred from its former, smaller base at St George House Campus to take up the entire four-storey 1 Wellington Place property. It means GBS now occupies 26,000 sqft of space.

Last year, 1 Wellington Place owners MEPC received approval for its change of use from offices to a training facility. The building has undergone work to create classrooms, IT suites, space for student support services and dining facilities.

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James Kennedy, deputy CEO of GBS, said: “Studying in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility, located alongside leading businesses within professional services, finance, and more, gives our students unparalleled collaborative opportunities to launch their careers to new heights. At GBS, we’re committed to providing the highest quality of education to all our students, regardless of where they choose to study, so ensuring they all have access to the best possible learning locations right across the UK is critical.

"This is a prime location, with links to public transport, car parking, bike storage and is located just off major roads including the A1, M1 and M62, making it easier than ever for our Leeds students to commute each day. GEDU is changing lives through education, and GBS is proud to be doing this at all our campuses across London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds.”

Paul Pavia, head of development at Federated Hermes MEPC, the developer and asset manager behind Wellington Place, said: “Wellington Place has firmly established itself as an outstanding business hub in Leeds city centre. We’re now excited to expand on this success by being home to such a well-regarded higher education provider. GBS is helping to develop the business leaders of the future, many of which could potentially remain at Wellington Place amongst the leading organisations based here.

"Not only does 1 Wellington Place provide top-quality learning spaces, but students will also benefit from strong transport links, brilliant onsite activities and events, and plenty of opportunities to network and socialise at our range of bars, restaurants, and cafes. It’s a fantastic environment to both learn, thrive and have fun, among some of the very best in business.”

Global Banking School delivers training programmes and degrees across the finance and business spectrum and runs ten campuses across the UK catering for more than 30,000 students.