York College

York College York College has a £60 million building with first-class resources designed with post-16 students in mind.

This, combined with the highest standards for individual student achievement, provides an outstanding environment for teaching and learning. The College has state of the art facilities including the Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, Ashfields restaurant, Hair and Beauty salon, spa and nail bar, a 3G sports pitch and multi-use games area, engineering and construction workshops, art and design studios and a L

earning Centre on three floors equipped with the latest technology. York College is the largest provider of A Level and vocational programmes for 16 - 19 year olds in the region, offering over 40 A Level subjects and 80 vocational programmes. The College also offers a range of Higher Education courses for full and part-time study as well as many Adult Learning classes. York College has consistently maintained a high standard of achievement due to the highest quality of teaching and learning by tutors who are experts in their specialist subjects. This is underpinned by a strong pastoral and support system focussed on the individual needs of students. York College provides excellent preparation for university and this year in excess of 900 students submitted university applications. The College also offers specific support to students aiming for top universities, including an opportunity to study the Extended Project Qualification, a nationally recognised qualification worth up to 70 UCAS points. York College offers a more adult environment for students which acts as an ideal stepping stone to university or the workplace. Students learn the right skills and receive the necessary support they need to achieve their goals. This includes a first-class Xtra Curricular programme with a huge variety of activities selected to enhance and enrich the students' individual programme of study.

Did you spot us at York Pride?We had a fantastic time celebrating with everyone across the city in the sunshine! ☀️We ho...
01/06/2026

Did you spot us at York Pride?

We had a fantastic time celebrating with everyone across the city in the sunshine! ☀️

We hope everyone enjoyed the day!

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🩵🩷🤍

A huge thank-you to all the amazing businesses who are supporting this year’s Construction Awards. This annual event giv...
30/05/2026

A huge thank-you to all the amazing businesses who are supporting this year’s Construction Awards. This annual event gives us the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our construction students.

Bagnalls, Barratt Redrow , Persimmon Homes , Ebor Brickwork Limited , Yorkshire Building Control , Mates in Mind , Certibuild Limited , Woodstone1 , York Guild of Building and Murphy Group

Find out more about our Construction Awards and how you can get involved in sponsoring an award here ⬇️
https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/events-and-news/events/construction-awards-2026

Happy York Pride Eve! We’re so excited to be part of the parade tomorrow and can’t wait to celebrate with everyone acro...
29/05/2026

Happy York Pride Eve!

We’re so excited to be part of the parade tomorrow and can’t wait to celebrate with everyone across the city. With sunshine forecast, it’s set to be an amazing day full of colour, community and pride.

If you’re coming along, give us a wave at the parade and join us in wishing everyone a joyful, safe and Happy Pride!

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🩵🩷🤍

Happy York Pride Eve! We’re so excited to be part of the York Pride parade tomorrow and can’t wait to celebrate with eve...
29/05/2026

Happy York Pride Eve!

We’re so excited to be part of the York Pride parade tomorrow and can’t wait to celebrate with everyone across the city. With sunshine forecast, it’s set to be an amazing day full of colour, community and pride.

If you’re coming along, give us a wave at the parade and join us in wishing everyone a joyful, safe and Happy Pride!

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🩵🩷🤍

Congratulations to our Level 3 Travel & Tourism learner Kira Wong, who has secured a place at York St John University to...
29/05/2026

Congratulations to our Level 3 Travel & Tourism learner Kira Wong, who has secured a place at York St John University to study BA (Hons) Events and Experience Management.

On her achievement, Kira said: "I became interested in the opportunity to study at university because I intend to continue developing my career in tourism and customer service. By studying the course material, I was able to not only gain theoretical knowledge, but also to develop several essential practical skills, including communication, teamwork, presentation skills and the ability to identify customers’ needs.

"The practical lessons, which focused on real issues within the tourism industry, were especially useful. These sessions helped prepare me for everything that awaits me after completing my university studies."

Well done Kira and we look forward to seeing you flourish at St John's!

A big well done to our former Public Services student Alex Bramwell, who raised £290 by competing in a Mixed Martial Art...
29/05/2026

A big well done to our former Public Services student Alex Bramwell, who raised £290 by competing in a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Charity Fight.

Alex donated the money to Mind, Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Royal British Legion.

Ultra MMA trained him for the bout and he was then pitched against another novice fighter, who he went on to beat!

Read more by clicking The Press in York story below ⬇️

York's Alex Bramwell decided that he wouldn’t let anything stand in the way of experiencing his own bout in MMA.

28/05/2026

CALLING ALL NEW FE STUDENTS!

Are you joining us in September 2026? If so, have you signed up for Welcome Fest yet? This fun-filled event on 23rd June is your perfect chance to explore our campus once more before summer in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself with our activities, get creative, meet fellow students, or simply have some post-exam fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Find out more and register here ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/events-and-news/events/welcome-fest-2026

Congratulations to our former student Gihan Arnolda who will break new ground today by becoming the first black horse tr...
28/05/2026

Congratulations to our former student Gihan Arnolda who will break new ground today by becoming the first black horse trainer to send out a runner from stables in Newmarket.

Gihan, 45, has a horse competing at Great Yarmouth Racecourse today, having set up as a trainer at Cadland Cottage Stables.

A former Flat jockey, Gihan left the sport for five years after a bad fall at the same racecourse, which left him with a broken pelvis.

During that time, he retrained as a chef after enrolling at York College in 2009 on our three-year Professional Cookery diploma.

He went on to become a Chef de Partie at the four-star Royal York Hotel (now The Milner York) and also worked for legendary restaurateur Gordon Ramsay.

Born in Britain to Sri Lankan parents, Gihan was homeless from the age of 12 to 14 on the streets of London, went into the foster care system and did not sit on a horse until he was 18.

After excelling in the hospitality industry, though, he returned to the racehorse industry, where he is now making history.

Click below to read a Racing Post story on his remarkable journey ⬇️

Former apprentice jockey Gihan Arnolda is set to break new ground next week when he becomes the first black trainer to send out runners from... Read More

Join us for our 2026 Creative Show!Explore the work of our Art & Design A Level, UAL, Foundation and Access to HE studen...
27/05/2026

Join us for our 2026 Creative Show!

Explore the work of our Art & Design A Level, UAL, Foundation and Access to HE students.

When: Thursday 11th - Wednesday 17th June.

Where: York College & University Centre, Sim Balk Lane, York YO23 2BB.

Visitors to the College should check-in at the Welcome Desk on arrival.

Learn more here ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/events-and-news/events/creative-show-2025

It was great to see our current BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design student Lisa Foster and BA (Hons) 3D Creative P...
26/05/2026

It was great to see our current BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design student Lisa Foster and BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice graduate Rebecca Mihill feature in this double-page spread in the Daily Mail on Sunday at the weekend.

The article saw Lisa and Rebecca both share their views on studying a York School of Art degree in their 50s.

A big thank you to journalist Moira O’Neill for highlighting Lisa and Rebecca's York College journeys.

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