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City of Bristol College is one of the best-performing colleges in the South West. We win awards for our education and training, but we believe that College life is also about having the opportunity to gain confidence, be more independent and develop as a person.
Why should your son/daughter choose City of Bristol College?
Fantastic choice of courses
As well as a wide range of A Levels you would expect to find at a FE College, your son/daughter also has the option to study a full-time vocational course or an Apprenticeship. Whichever route they choose, if successful, they have the option to go onto university or straight into employment. Visit our course finder for details of all the courses available at the College.
Great location
The College has seven convenient centres located throughout Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
Qualified professional staff
Our staff are expected to have a background of working in the subject area that they teach. This insider knowledge of their industry/occupational area means that students are taught not just theory, but also practical skills tested in the workplace.
Excellent facilities
The College has purpose-built workshops and laboratories, including:
An Engineering Centre with Computer Aided Design (CAD) suite, and also a hydraulics and pneumatics lab - Four fully-functioning restaurants, open to the public
- Four hair, beauty and holistic therapy salons, open to the public
- Motor vehicle workshops endorsed by leading companies including DAF and Porsche
- Refurbished construction workshops including plumbing, brickwork, carpentry, woodworking, painting and decorating, electrical installation and plastering facilities
- Well-equipped art, design, media, photographic and computing studios
Adult environment
Our tutors are specialists in teaching the 16-19 age group, and students are treated as young adults in a learning environment more akin to the workplace or higher education. However, we provide tailored support to ensure that each student is happy, achieving their potential and making the most of the opportunities on offer within the College.
Quality support services
Students are given personal support and encouragement to achieve their potential throughout their time at the College. Personal Tutors and subject tutors are on hand to help students both with course-related queries and also any personal issues that might affect their studies.
If your son/daughter requires additional support the College has specialist teams to provide study support, particularly across the following areas: Deaf and Hearing support; Visual Impairment; Dyslexia; and Learning Difficulties.
Hear it from a tutor
"I worked for BT, transport operations for 33 years. I started as an apprentice and with the help of qualification gained at college completed my first career as an area manager. In 1998 I had the opportunity to take early retirement. This gave me the chance to begin a second career in teaching. This has also proven to be both challenging and enjoyable, it has allowed me to help others into a trade that has served me well, continue with my passion for vehicles and machinery and gain new skills and qualification."
David Duckett, Motor Vehicle Lecturer
More information
For further information visit one of the City of Bristol College open events or read our FAQs for parents and carers.
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