With around 10,000 students and 1,000 staff, Colchester Institute is one of the largest
providers of general further education, higher education, and skills training in the
region.
Colchester Institute is committed to meeting student and employer needs. We operate
across two main campuses in Colchester and Braintree, along with a number of other
focused learning sites in north Essex.
Through this network of delivery locations we have some of the best learning resources
and facilities and resources. These include state of the art workshops, studios and
equipment, with over £30million having been invested over the past ten years. Recent
additions including STEM Innovation Centre and advanced Digital Media facilities at the
Braintree Campus a STEM Centre and brand new facilities for Health and Social Care, at
the Colchester campus. Such facilities support innovative teaching in a wide range of
subject areas.
And this is just a flavour of the breadth of offer and facilities; we have dedicated
provision and facilities for catering and hospitality, hairdressing and beauty therapy,
art, design, fashion, photography, business, administration, accounting, childcare and
early years, computing, IT, web design, English, maths, film, media, foundation studies,
music, performing arts, sport, travel, public services, health, science and teacher
training.
As well as the ability to offer bespoke courses to students and employers in specialist
areas such as gas, plumbing and electrical industries, and in the areas of business,
management and general staff training. We also provide part time, recreation and leisure
courses, and those leading to further and higher-level qualifications and
apprenticeships.
For fifty years we have equipped thousands of students and employers with the skills
they need to realise their aspirations and we’ve seen students of all backgrounds exceed
their potential. For our Higher Education programmes, we enjoy positive accredited
status including Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education – Commended, and Teaching
Excellence Framework award – Silver.
Our main Colchester campus is located in the heart of Britain’s oldest recorded town and
Roman capital. Just a ten-minute walk from the main town centre, it is easily accessible
by road and rail via the A12/A120 and Colchester North station, which is served by
direct trains from London Liverpool Street, Chelmsford, Ipswich and Norwich.
Our vision
By 2024 Colchester Institute will be celebrated as an outstanding provider of education and training in the Eastern region, recognised for it’s significant contribution to the social and economic recovery of individuals and organisations following the events of 2020.Our mission
To deliver first-class education, professional development and technical skills training to develop careers and strengthen the local economy.Our values
Student-focused with students at the heart of our decision, choices and priorities
Ambitious for our students, our staff and for our College’s future
Inclusive – welcoming staff and students from all walks of life on programmes from entry to degree level
Collaborative – working in partnership with others to achieve our goals
Open and honest – acting with responsibility and integrity in all that we do
An employer that recognises, values and develops our staff