Festive Closure Information

Our campuses close on Tuesday 23rd December and re-open on Monday 5th January 2026.

Students will return to timetabled lessons on Monday 5th January 2026.

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What our Students Say

EleanorLevel 3 Health and Social CareI live on the outskirts of Ipswich but commute here as
Colchester has the better college. Once I complete my
course I plan to work in the hospital doing an apprenticeship
and work my way up to become a paramedic.
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FaveLevel 2 Health and Social CareThe course is interesting and it is in line with my future
career aspirations. The teachers are nice and are very
helpful and explain information well when teaching.
The facilities are top notch and we have a study room.
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KaceyLevel 2 Health and Social CareI like my work placement and that I get to gain real experience.
The teachers are lovely and it's an amazing first step. After I
finish, I plan to progress onto the Level 3 course and then
go to University and train to become a midwife.
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Ben CampbellBenLevel 3 Health and Social CareThis course provided work experience which meant we actually
experienced working in the sector, we also covered psychology,
sociology, anatomy and physiology. I am going on to
study Paramedic Science at the University of Suffolk.
LottieLevel 2 Health and Social CareI decided to study at Colchester Institute as I want to be a nurse
and the College had a good course. I like getting a placement
and my teacher Laura is very good at teaching. After I finish
my course, I plan to go to university to study nursing.
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FreddieLevel 1 Health and Social CareI chose this course because it’s a great pathway into nursing.
I’ve made lots of friends and learned valuable skills. The
staff are really supportive, and now I’m moving
on to a healthcare support worker apprenticeship.
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