Our Heritage

Over a century of getting people into work

Discover the history behind Quest Professional, and step inside the Kensington & Chelsea building where it all happens.

Our History

Formed from four highly respected London colleges

Quest Professional was formed in 2007 through the merger of four historic London schools: St James's College (founded 1912), Queen's Secretarial College (1924), the Lucie Clayton Charm Academy (1928), and Langham Secretarial College (1948). Each pioneered practical, professional training in its own era - from secretarial skills to business disciplines.

Originally known as Quest Business Training, we continue to innovate our curriculum today while maintaining a strong reputation with top-end employers.

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Our Facilities

A four-storey home in Kensington & Chelsea

Our building sits directly opposite Gloucester Road station (Circle, District & Piccadilly lines, plus buses), with classrooms fitted with individual computers and large screens, and a common area on every floor for breaks and group work.

Café@77 is on-site, with filtered water available on every floor. Pret, Gail's, Starbucks, Tesco and Waitrose are all a short walk away.

Our Team