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SHAPE YOUR FUTURE : 7 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER NORTH KENT COLLEGE
JUST GOT YOUR GCSE RESULTS AND NOT SURE OF YOUR NEXT STEPS ? WANT TO STUDY AT A VIBRANT AND EXCITING COLLEGE WITH A HUGE RANGE OF COURSES , LINKS TO INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS AND SOME FANTASTIC FACILITIES ? THEN NORTH KENT COLLEGE COULD BE THE PERFECT FIT FOR YOU .
Here are seven reasons why you should consider North Kent College :
# 1 : There Are a Vast Range of Courses
Whether you are crazy about construction , mad about music or passionate about photography , then you are almost certain to find something you want to study at North Kent College .
We offer 100s of courses at our four campuses across a range of categories .
In short , if you want to study it , we ’ ve probably got it !
# 2 : We Have Fantastic Facilities
When it comes to learning at North Kent College we have some of the best facilities around .
These include two professional standard restaurants , Lee Stafford affiliated hair and beauty salons , a fully functioning garage , diagnostic centre and workshops , a highly acclaimed theatre , and the National Maritime Training Centre .
And these are just the tip of the iceberg . If you want to find out exactly what your course could have in store for you visit our website .
# 3 : You Can Get the UCAS Points You Need to Go to University
Our Level 3 courses are the equivalent of A Levels and give you the points you need to apply for university .
And we have a team of qualified careers advisers who can help you with everything from UCAS applications to interview techniques to writing a CV and a cover letter .
# 4 : We Can Help You Get the Job You Really Want
If you don ’ t want to go to university , then many of our courses offer industry placements where you will gain long term work experience in the desired industry you are studying towards .
This means you can apply what you are learning at College into a work setting , and this sometimes leads to permanent job or apprenticeship offers at the end of the course .
# 5 : You Will Learn From Experts in the Industry
Many of our tutors have gained their knowledge and experience from working in the areas they are teaching in . In fact this was something that Ofsted noted , saying :
“ Learners are positive and enthusiastic about the teaching and support they receive from lecturers . Lecturers carefully plan the curriculum , linking their industry knowledge and experience , which enables learners to link theory to the workplace . “
# 6 : Hadlow College is Kent ’ s Only Specialist Rural and Land Based College
Our beautiful Hadlow campus is set in the picturesque surroundings of a large managed estate that includes over 265 acres of prime arable land .
Here , we deliver a range of courses covering agriculture , horticulture , gardening , agricultural engineering , aquaculture and fisheries management , equine , animal management , and floristry .
# 7 : We Are Good at What We Do
At our most recent inspection we were rated as ‘ Good ’ by Ofsted , with their feedback including :
“ You provide an evolving curriculum that remains relevant and beneficial both for learners , and for local and regional businesses .”
“ Your learners are very positive about their experiences at the college and on apprenticeship programmes . Most learners value the high level of support they receive and the opportunities their education and training creates for them .”
If you missed our GCSE Information Days in August , don ’ t worry , you can drop in and talk to a tutor at our campuses between Monday 4 September and Thursday 7 September ( dates vary by campus ) with a view to starting with us later that month .
For full details visit northkent . ac . uk / enrolment or hadlow . ac . uk / enrolment .
We hope to welcome you to the North Kent College Community soon !
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