Stephenson College

Stephenson College is renowned for excellence and innovation in learning and has trained thousands of people to get the qualifications they need to get a better job or seek promotion at work.

We are considered one of the best designed and up to date colleges in the country; we have fantastic facilities, industry standard workshops, excellent success rates and friendly and approachable staff to support you all the way.

The College design has been heralded as an example of best practice and offers an innovative, inclusive and inspiring approach to learning. The college design was runner-up in the Royal Institute of British Architects, RIBA/Learning and Skills Council design awards (Nationally) and won the best educational structure in Leicestershire in 2006.

As a Higher Education student you will have access to the brand new, centrally located Higher Education Centre. This is a dedicated facility for Higher Education students and offers flexible access during College opening hours. The facility includes quiet study areas, lecture and seminar rooms, and a library.

A recent Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) commended the college for their high standards in Higher Education and confirmed that success rates are good.

The College is a Centre of Excellence for Construction and Motor Vehicle training and is also a partner in a regional (East Midlands) Centre of Excellence for Teacher Training. 

The College has a long tradition of working with employers and has excellent links with the business community on both a national and local level. Stephenson College was also one the first Further Education Colleges in the East Midlands to achieve the Emskills Quality Kitemark for employer engagement and responsiveness.