NEW COLLEGE SWINDON WELCOMES PROSPECTIVE LEANERS TO ALL AGES ALL COURSES OPEN EVENING

The college will be opening its doors up to prospective students on Thursday 4th July 5 – 7:30pm, to give them a taste of college lifestyle and offer information on the wide range of courses it has to offer.

New College is one of the leading providers of post-16 study in the area, with great results, a wide range of courses and a fantastic learner experience. The college has been rated “Good” by OFSTED for over 20 years and has an 88.4% achievement rate+ for 16-18 year olds, as well as the highest progress/value-added score for A Levels** of any other state school or college in the Swindon area. A wide range of qualifications, opportunities, skills and support, prepares students for university, an Apprenticeship or dream job/career.

Those interested in degree-level study will have the chance to learn more about the college’s local, affordable alternative to university. There’s a fantastic range of degree-level programmes on offer, including HNC/HND Fashion and Textiles, Creative Media Production and a Sports and Coaching Development Foundation Degree. There are also plenty of options for those looking to boost their CV and employability, with professional development courses and qualifications.

Open Evening attendees will have the opportunity to find out more about the evening and weekend leisure courses on offer, from dance and music, to sewing and art. There will also be information available about entry level, GCSE English and Maths, and English courses for speakers of another

language (ESOL), as well as programmes for those who are unemployed, have been made redundant or are returning after a break from work.

Amanda Walton, New College’s Head of Marketing and Customer Services said:

“At New College we offer a great student package, with a high quality of teaching and fantastic results, whatever the age or level. We’re really proud of the range of courses on offer to students – we’ve got A Level pathways and vocational courses, underpinned by a career focus for our 16-18 students; qualifications, leisure courses and training for adults and Apprenticeships and Higher Education courses. We’re a popular choice for many students in the region.”

Those who are interested in attending can register for their place through the New College website: http://www.newcollege.ac.uk/whats-on/open-day-1