About Us
Choosing a course is a huge decision - one that can ultimately change your life... so, it's good to know that you've chosen the right place to study!
At Newcastle College teaching and student support are second to none and we have amazing campuses with a fantastic variety of state-of-the-art facilities including:
- An all new Sixth Form College – opening 2013.
- A world-class Renewable Energies Academy – based at Wallsend riverside.
- £3.3million Aviation Academy – based at Newcastle International Airport, a 12,000m2 aircraft hangar houses aircraft including a Boeing 737.
- £21million Performance Academy – for music, media and performing arts.
- £16million Lifestyle Academy – home to a luxurious beauty salon, spa, gym and the Chefs’ Academy restaurant.
- Mandela Building – purpose built for art, design and the creative industries.
- Dedicated Construction Skills Centres.
- A dedicated centre for business and enterprise.
- A dedicated centre for health and care including a hospital simulation unit.
- Motor vehicle workshops
- A dedicated centre for applied science and technology.
Newcastle College fact file:
- In July 2008 Newcastle College received a Grade One “Outstanding in all areas” Ofsted Inspection, this was in addition to Grade One Ofsted results in 2004.
- Newcastle College has topped national league tables produced by the Department for Education for 16 to 18 achievement for three consecutive years.
- Newcastle College is a Beacon status college – one of only a few colleges in the country to have been awarded this status.
- Newcastle College has outstanding QAA results (Quality Assurance Agency).
- Newcastle College provide high quality advice and guidance – our Student Services team were recently re-accredited for Matrix, the quality standard for Information, Advice and Guidance.
- Newcastle College has over 25,000 students.
- Newcastle College has an ongoing campus investment programme – providing learners with inspirational buildings with cutting-edge facilities.
- Newcastle College has the widest range of school leaver courses in the north east.
- Newcastle College offer a wide range of part-time, evening, weekend and day-time courses for adult learners.
- Newcastle College offer university awarded Foundation, Honours and Postgraduate Degrees.
- Newcastle College has excellent links with employers.
- In 2012 Newcastle College became a hub for the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy.
- Newcastle College offer competitive tuition fees and non-repayable bursaries for higher education students.
- Newcastle College offer all learners progression routes.
- Newcastle College teach students from over 44 different countries across the world
- 92% of employers would recommend Newcastle College for training.
- 68% of the degree courses offered at Newcastle College offer a work placement opportunity.
Newcastle College is part of NCG, which aims to develop people through learning and achievement for the benefit of themselves, society and the economy. Our focus is on meeting national and regional education, skills and employment goals for individuals and employers in line with Government priorities.
Our national expertise, knowledge and reach mean we understand social and economic requirements across the country. We are one of the largest providers in the UK with over 45 locations.
