British Academy of Jewellery, BAJ Camden 81-84 Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AR

"Definitely NOT recommended!!! Disrespectful, ignorant stuff. Admin team disgusting service! Discrimination and bullying by tutors! Favouritism with certain students, and unfair attitude! There is only 1/2 good tutors in the entire academy! Very very disappointing experience!"

"I was a student here back when it was called Holt's Academy. We weren't even in the same building its now held in. The teachers were all kind, down to earth and explained and taught in very easy to understand ways. The guest lecturers that came in were top notch, for example someone who worked for the royal family engraving coats of arms and a top designer, used by a lot of celebrities. The only thing that I had complaint about was the admin staff and not even all of them, there was this particular person that lied and messed me around in the process of me moving onto the CAD courses, told me that they were no longer continuing the courses in London despite my classmates not being informed of the same thing, it wasn't true btw, and it turned me off of continuing jewellery manufacturing. I didn't want any trouble and so I just said ok and left when my course was done. Over all though I had a great time learning there with my class and tutor Ms Cheeseman. I still talk to a lot of them, so you will get a good experience in terms of how to silversmith/design etc. and gain good like minded friends along the way."

"I've studied at BAJ for two years in total, and it was a wonderful experience. The staff was always knowledgeable about the subject taught, and happy to help me with anything, even with my projects outside the Academy. It is a great learning environment with good facilities and thus I could learn a wide range of jewellery skills."

"The tutors are extremely professional and knowledgeable. The classes are not overly large so you are able to get individual feedback. They go beyond to help you further your practical skills. The students are very welcoming and there is always interesting dialogue between all involved. A special environment with much enthusiasm for the creative and manufacturing processes."