ABOUT THE COLLEGE

formerly known as Plymouth College of Further Education and was officially renamed on 1 January 2007.
City College Plymouth is a large government-funded college rated as “Good with outstanding features” by Ofsted (2016). It was established in 1889 and offers high-quality courses accredited by QAA, Ofsted and other accrediting bodies in the UK. The College offers a wide range of courses at different levels, from business to engineering, pre-university to the professional level. The College is focusing particularly on STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) with a new STEM building which opened on site in September 2017.
The College offers some courses in partnership with the University of Plymouth and works together with them closely on academic and international projects, ensuring a smooth progression for students. Employability skills are considered a fundamental component in the education and training at City College Plymouth.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
100SOF COURSES TO |
TUTORS THAT HAVE REAL EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY THEY’RE TEACHING |
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS |
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE |
GREAT FACILITIES, FROM OUR MULTI-MILLION-POUND REGIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR STEM, TO A DAY SPA & RESTAURA |
HELP WITH FUNDING |
THE SUPPORT YOU NEED, FROM CHILDCARE TO CAREERS ADVICE |
AND A LOT MORE |
We work with employers to make sure you get the skills, knowledge and training you need to succeed in your
chosen career. From hospitality and catering to performing arts, we can help make your dream a reality.
100S
OF COURSES TO
CHOOSE FROM
TUTORS THAT HAVE
REAL EXPERIENCE
IN THE INDUSTRY
THEY’RE TEACHING
NATIONALLY
RECOGNISED
QUALIFICATIONS
HANDS-ON
EXPERIENCE
GREAT FACILITIES,
FROM OUR
MULTI-MILLION-POUND
REGIONAL CENTRE
OF EXCELLENCE
FOR STEM,
TO A DAY SPA &
RESTAURA
HELP WITH
FUNDING
THE SUPPORT
YOU NEED,
FROM CHILDCARE
TO CAREERS ADVICE
AND A
LOT MORE
We work with employers to make sure you get the skills, knowledge and training you need to succeed in your
chosen career. From hospitality and catering to performing arts, we can help make your dream a reality.
OUR GALLLERY
WHY CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH
Partner college of University of Plymouth | Opportunity for all: To prepare for University or employment | Lower cost of living | Affordable: Lower tuition fees compared to university foundation programmes & private colleges | Diverse mix of nationalities amongst international students |
Safe & clean environment | Wide range of affordable accommodation options available for students | Great location which is near to the sea and countryside | Excellent leisure facilities available, particularly for water sports | International office provides a friendly and comprehensive service |
SCHOOL STATISTICS
NUMBER OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS |
NUMBER OF PART-TIME STUDENTS |
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS(INCLUDING 765 HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS & 179 NON-EU INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)
|
NUMBER OF APPRENTICES(INCLUDING |
%
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES |
ANNUAL COLLEGE GROUP TURNOVER |
OF PLYMOUTH’S
|
INDIRECT£61MDIRECT
|
SCHOOL STATISTICS
3,569
NUMBER OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS
8,964
NUMBER OF PART-TIME STUDENTS
12,533
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS
(INCLUDING 765 HIGHER
EDUCATION STUDENTS &
179 NON-EU
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)
1,599
NUMBER OF APPRENTICES
(INCLUDING
SUB-CONTRACTED
APPRENTICES)
632
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
£36M
ANNUAL COLLEGE
GROUP TURNOVER
10%
OF PLYMOUTH’S
POPULATION TRAINED
EVERY YEAR
£53M
INDIRECT
£61M
DIRECT
CONTRIBUTION
TO THE ECONOMY
FE Week’s Overall
College League Table
2016 / 2017
%
EMPLOYER SATISFACTION
Highest performing college in UK,
Further Education’s Week
League Table 2016 / 2017
%
LEARNER SATISFACTION
2nd Highest in the UK,
Further Education’s Week
League Table 2016 / 2017
%
OVERALL ACHIEMENT RATE
One of the highest
performing college in the
South West of England,
GFEC National Average
2016 / 2017
Employees
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Including 765 higher
education students &
179 non-EU international
Students

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