Sometimes, biggest really does mean best. And we’re proud to be one of the biggest Colleges in the country. We’ve excellent pass rates for A levels and vocational qualifications (97% - 2010) and industry leading teaching, facilities and partnerships across our campuses in Basildon, Southend and Thurrock.

You can live and learn to be an industry professional and earn a degree awarded from one of three university partners, with the majority of programmes validated by a top ten university on one of our many degree or other higher education courses. We’re the envy of the south-east with some of the best facilities, industry experienced tutors and industry links.

Returning to education is not always easy. So whether you want to change your career, try a new hobby or refresh key skills, we can support you all the way with award-winning information, advice and guidance. What’s more, you have the widest choice of courses, taught by some of the most experienced industry professionals.

If you want to improve staff productivity, morale and impact then our dedicated business development team can improve your competitive advantage. Our business courses are designed by industry for industry and can be adapted to suit you and delivered by business experts at a choice of venues.

Whether it’s the great people you meet, the top facilities, scrumptious food, personal support, fun clubs, student parties or the wealth of sport, there is so much else that makes your College experience so much better with us!

Welcome to a brand new College - formed from two successful Colleges (Thurrock & Basildon and South East Essex) that have been transforming lives through learning for over 100 years. Together, we’re now the largest, and one of the most successful Colleges, in the East of England. We can transform your future through real industry training and the highest quality tutors and facilities. All at a time and place to suit you.