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
Kew Diploma in Horticulture
Study for the world’s foremost qualification in botanical horticulture.
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.
Kew Specialist Certificate in Display and Nursery Glasshouses
A one year, full time course to gain a specialist certificate in working in tropical glasshouses.
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.
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.
Kew Specialist Certificate in Propagation
A one year, full time course for horticulture students to gain a specialist certificate in propagating seeds and plants.
Apprenticeship in Botanical Horticulture
Sign up for our two-year practical horticulture course with day release academic study.
Apprenticeship at Wakehurst
Sign up for our two-year practical horticulture course with day release academic study.
Apprenticeship in Kew Glasshouses
Sign up for our two-year practical horticulture course with day release academic study.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.