View our latest Coronavirus guidance. Find out more. Site search Account links About Us Who are we? Exeter College is a large, thriving and growing tertiary college which places teaching, learning and student success as our top priority. We enjoy an excellent regional reputation. The College was judged as outstanding by Ofsted in a pilot “no notice” inspection in 2012, and again in a full inspection in 2014. We were awarded the Times Educational Supplement ‘Outstanding Provider of the Year’ in 2012 and BTEC College of the Year in 2014. We have high expectations of our students and staff and each year their combined efforts result in excellent exam grades, outstanding training successes and brilliant music, art, sports and community achievements. We welcome students of all ages and abilities and our tutorial and learner support programmes are designed to meet their needs; challenging them to reach their full potential. Exeter College provides tertiary education for around 10,000 – 12,000 students. The college was established in 1970 as the first tertiary college in the UK, bringing together the former grammar schools’ sixth forms and Exeter Technical College. Today, the college is forging a path as a college of the future, offering learners a variety of ways in to industry or further study. The college offers A Levels, BTECs, Apprenticeships and, from 2020, the government’s brand new T Levels; a technical-based qualification that prepares students for industry with practical skills and knowledge. What do we offer? As a successful tertiary college we offer a wide range of courses and students can choose those that reflect their individual ability, aspiration and interest. Find out more about our variety of study options via the links below. School Leavers’ Courses We offer over 40+ AS and A Level subjects, the prestigious International Baccalaureate and a wide range of vocational and industry led courses (Entry Level to Level 3). Apprenticeships We offer the largest choice of apprenticeship frameworks in Devon for young people and adults. Higher Education Courses University-level courses, including Foundation Degrees, are delivered in partnership with the University of Plymouth, the University of Exeter, Plymouth Marjon University, Kingston and BTEC. Adult Courses We offer adult learning courses – from leisure to professionally accredited programmes, as well as bespoke training and development courses for employers and employees. Access to Higher Education Our hugely popular Access to Higher Education courses are for those looking to study a University Level course, but may not have the qualifications necessary for entry. International Our international team are here to support students wishing to come to the college from overseas. The college continues to serve the city of Exeter but we also attract students from across Devon with over 66% of our 16 – 18 learners coming from across Devon and the south west. The college boasts a number of specialist academies providing training for sports, enterprise, journalism, music, academically gifted and hospitality and catering students. We have developed very strong employer links through our curriculum and through Business Solutions, the college’s dedicated employer engagement team, with leading local and international employers, such as Flybe, Met Office, Michael Caines and many small and medium enterprises. This ensures our vocational courses and Apprenticeship training mirrors current industry trends and initiatives. We recognise the importance of working closely with local authorities, national, community and employer groups in order to support the local community and economy and we deliver key initiatives particularly with Princes’ Trust, Careers South West and the local Chambers of Commerce. Recent Successes In 2016, Exeter College was named Centre of the Year at the coveted Lion Awards, the City & Guilds’ most prestigious awards event. The college saw its best ever A Level results in 2019. Our A Level pass rate was 99.7%, with 53% of A Level students gaining the very highest grades A*, A and B grades. In May 2016, Exeter College was awarded a Times Educational Supplement Further Education Award 2016 for Apprenticeship Programme of the Year. Exeter College and Devon County Council was recognised nationally for the pioneering and innovative Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre. The partnership was recognised with an Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Award for Innovation 2015-16 in Further Education. In Jan 2014, Ofsted awarded the college Grade 1 ‘Outstanding’ for Outcomes for Learners, Teaching, Learning and Assessment, Leadership and Management and Overall Effectiveness which makes Exeter College one of the top performing colleges in the country. In November 2012, Exeter College won two prestigious Times Educational Supplement Further Education Awards for Outstanding Provider of the Year and Outstanding Leadership of Learning and Skills Awards. In July 2014, Exeter College was named the BTEC College of the Year. The Exeter College Apprenticeships team are also excelling for learners and businesses. Exeter College was ranked as the top college in the south of England for employer satisfaction (Department of Education Employer Satisfaction Survey 2018). Exeter College also placed in the top 10% of UK FE Colleges for success rates 5 years running, and doubled Apprentice numbers over that period. The college continues to record course pass rates above the national average and each day we hear about individual student and staff success. To keep up to date with ALL the success of the college follow us on Twitter and Facebook or to find out more on our achievements and recent successes click here. Investing in the future The college boasts outstanding facilities for learners. Industry-standard equipment, software and hardware can be found at our sites both in Exeter city centre and on the outskirts of the city. Our ambitious plans to continue to develop our college sites continue to take shape today, with our Hele Road main campus recently being granted planning approval to revolutionise the teaching and learning spaces available to learners. Upcoming Events View all events OPEN EVENT Open Events are the perfect way to find out more about life at Exeter College. Our Open Events are for school leavers, those looking for an Apprenticeship and adult learners interested in professional or degree level courses or leisure courses. Taking place on Tuesday 18 January 2022, 5-7pm, with all sites open, an Open Event is a chance for anyone interested… 18 Jan 2022 17:00 - 19:00 18 Jan Latest News Open Events Find Us Contact Us Follow Copyright © EXETER COLLEGE 2020 COOKIE POLICY SITEMAP PRIVACY AND TERMS DATA PROTECTION MISSION AND POLICIES ACCESSIBILITY