I live in the UK and Want To Train as a Florist at Kay's Flower School?

Distance is not an issue when training online at Kay's Flower School, we have students join our Programs from the UK, Canada, USA and further afield.  

So how does it work I here you ask?  Have a listen to Janette in this video and if you have any questions see the list of FAQ below, 

For students living outside the island of Ireland, we are unable to arrange flower deliveries. Instead, we offer a reduction of between €150 and €200 on the cost of your programme to help you purchase your own flowers. We will assist you in arranging these orders through a local UK or a Dutch based wholesaler.

For students living outside the UK and Europe, we are still able to ship the free sundry kit for each programme. Please note that there is a surcharge for international postage, and delivery can sometimes take three to four weeks. If you live further afield, we advise booking your place early to ensure your materials arrive in time. Alternatively, we can provide you with the full list of sundries so you may source them yourself.

Please email or call us to have a chat with any concerns or questions about training as a florist living in the UK at Kays Flower School.

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Frequently asked questions by our UK and Overseas students

I live in the UK, can I still join your floristry programs?

Yes of course you can, we get many UK students.  As a UK student we do still send you the sundry kit for your program, we will advocate for you to organise the flower delivery from a local or Dutch Flower wholesaler. 

I am a total beginner and have never bought from a flower wholesaler before, I’m nervous about doing this.

Don’t be nervous at all, this is not our first rodeo, we have it down to a fine art. We will put you in contact with a Dutch Wholesale rep for your area, or advocate for you at you local wholesaler if you wish. We give you the itemised list to give to your wholesaler and they will take it from there. You will have Janette on What’s App 1-2-1 with you every step of the way if you need any support

If I have to buy the flowers myself, do I get a discount on the price of the program?

Yes, we do give you a flower allowance when we are not supplying you with your flowers, however we do still send you your sundry kit.  The allowance for the modules is between €150 -€200.

  • Yes we are very fortunate to have access to a limited amount of OVERSEAS funding for trainees not living in Ireland, this can vary between €100 - €200 funded discount off your module. NOTE there are only a limited number of places for each module.

    The is also Funding from a few other agencies for UK specific trainee florists, you can check that out here

  • Not at all. You will have access the pre-recorded tutorials 24/7 so you can watch the training at your own pace.

    Every morning (Irish Time) your tutor will host a live Q&A class in your bloom room, this class will stay there for the duration of your program, so you can watch / catch up at any time that suits you.

  • You will also have access to your tutor through What’s App from 9am to 3.30pm (gmt) each day to ask questions, get feedback on your designs, submit your work for correction. The week of your flower delivery, your tutor will also be available some of the evenings and weekend, you will be given the times whilst on your program.

  • Our programs are eligible for many types of funding here in Ireland. We advice you to research funding available to you in your country and we can provide any relative paper work that may be requested. Check out Funding Opportunities HERE

  • Yes. Our training focuses on the fundamental floristry skills and professional business methods that work in any country. The techniques you learn will help you work in any shop or start your own business anywhere in the UK. We are recognised by the British Floristry Association as a Floristry School training professional florists.

  • When you join any of our professional courses, we provide a dedicated flower allowance. This is designed to help you buy the fresh materials you need for your practice assignments. We will support you and advocate for you with Wholesalers and suppliers to buy your flowers

  • Part of our training is teaching you how to build relationships with suppliers. We provide you with a guide on how to search for wholesalers in your specific town or city in the UK & Holland.

  • Many UK students look for support through government grants or industry specific funding. We have put together a guide that lists common places to check for financial help. You can find this information in our funding section.

  • Our online platform is open twenty four hours a day. You can watch your lessons whenever it suits you. You will have access to the same high quality videos and resources as every other student. We also make sure our live support sessions are scheduled so that our UK students can join in easily, are recorded so you can rewatch at any time that suits you.

  • You can ask for help at any time through our 1-2-1 Whats App service.. We want you to feel like you have a teacher by your side while you practice at home. The Whats App is available to you up to 6 hours per day.

  • Yes. We encourage you to do so during your training, We have a large community of students from all over the world, including a growing number from the UK. When you have completed all your training with us you will be eligble to join our Bloom Studio, this is our private student group to share tips, ask about local suppliers, and make new friends who are on the same journey as you.