New College Durham boasts a vibrant atmosphere and offers a more mature learning environment compared to a school sixth form.
You will study in a practical environment to develop your confidence, independence and work ready skills, such as a workshop, salon, studio or ward.
We’re confident you’ll be able to find the perfect fit for you, whether you want to study full-time or earn while you learn with an apprenticeship.
Are you ready for a different environment to school?
- Study A-Levels in our dedicated Sixth Form Centre
- Meet with new friends for coffee breaks in our onsite Starbucks and Costa
- Train in a real working environment in a broad range of industries, such as hairdressing, construction and uniformed services
- Grow as an individual and learn new skills with exciting enrichment opportunities, such as our elite Football Development Centre and work experience programmes
- Receive outstanding support built around your needs
Plus......
- We are a top performing general further education college in the North East and nationally.
- A huge range of courses.
- 95% of our further education students successfully passed their qualifications (NCD Achievement Rates data 2019/20)
- 92% of our further education students progressed to positive destinations including employment, higher education and further study (NCD destination data 2019/20)
- A welcoming environment and fantastic support to ensure every student achieves their full potential.
- Extensive state-of-the-art facilities for both real-life vocational education and academic study.
- A travel scheme for 16-18 year old full-time students and a wide range of student benefits, plus financial assistance for those who need it (reviewed annually).
- Life changing experiences and opportunities.
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New College Durham is one of 12 leading colleges and Independent Training Providers to have been selected to join the skills revolution by becoming part of WorldSkills UK’s Centre of Excellence.
All this, and you'll get....
- FREE welcome pack - complete with an A4 notepad, pen, highlighter and post-it notes
- FREE college meals- if you get free school meals, this will generally apply
- Travel scheme via Arriva or Go North East - if you live more than 3 miles away
- Discounted gym membership
- Help with childcare costs
- Bursaries for eligible students
- Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at Halo
- FREE on campus Wi-Fi
- FREE sports activities
- FREE print credit worth £18
- FREE parking
- FREE Microsoft packages
