About us
Whether you are a school leaver, returning to learning or striving to improve your skills and knowledge in the workplace, Borders College can help you achieve your goals and realise your potential.
Regionally Focused – Globally Engaged
Why should you study at Borders College?
Borders College offers a wide range of learning opportunities and courses across various disciplines. So, whether you're interested in vocational training, professional development, or pursuing higher education, the College provides options to suit different interests and career paths.
The College has a reputation for delivering industry-relevant training programmes. The curriculum is designed in collaboration with employers and industry experts to ensure students acquire the skills and knowledge required in the job market. This practical approach enhances employability prospects for graduates.
Borders College boasts a team of experienced and qualified staff members who are dedicated to delivering high-quality education. They bring their expertise and industry experience into the classroom, creating a conducive learning environment and providing valuable guidance to students.
The College is equipped with modern facilities and resources, including well-equipped classrooms, workshops, and I.T. resources. These facilities enhance the learning experience and provide students with access to the tools they need to succeed in their studies.
At Borders College, we prioritise the well-being and success of its students. The College offers a wide range of support services. These services ensure that students receive the help they need to excel academically and personally.
These are just some of the factors that contribute to Borders College's reputation as a great college to study at, offering a supportive learning environment, industry-relevance, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
What you'll find
With our modern Scottish Borders Campus at Netherdale in Galashiels, home to the majority of our wide range of full-time and part-time courses, our Landbased Campus at Newtown St Boswells, and our Construction Hub at Tweedbank, we ensure that students choosing to study at Borders College will benefit from a first-class learning environment.
Our Newtown St Boswells Campus is a well-recognised centre of excellence for Landbased studies, where students on the various courses have access to industry specialists, practical areas and a dedicated learning resource centre. This high quality training facility is helping to meet the needs of an ever-changing rural and landbased sector.
In addition, the main College campuses are supported by a number of community-based learning facilities throughout the Borders. They offer specific courses designed to meet the needs of local businesses and their workforce development, and they also provide educational opportunities to individuals, through a wide range of part-time day and evening courses.
Vision 2030 – Your College, Your Future – Borders College’s statement of ambition for the next five years. This Vision was created following feedback from our students, staff, and stakeholders, including public bodies and private industry.
The climate emergency has redefined sustainability, taking it from a component of corporate social responsibility, escalating it to become a leadership essential, to be placed at the heart of all of our plans.
Borders Further Education Trust (BFET) is an independent charity established to enhance the education experience of further education students in the Scottish Borders.
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