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Studying at Broadstairs College

When you study at the Ofsted Outstanding, EKC Broadstairs College, you benefit from expert teaching, a thriving student experience, and excellent student support.

Studying at EKC Broadstairs College puts you in the heart of nature, with incredible green spaces on campus, as well as being located minutes away from the beach.

Discover our College

Our campus is a modern site offering a wide range of programmes to suit everyone.

The campus boasts excellent facilities including a sports centre, on-site Hair and Beauty salon, The Yarrow, which is a 4-star Hotel, student spaces, an established learning resource centre and on-site cafe.

With access to professional-standard equipment students get to train with the tools used in industry.

Staff member talking to student at reception

Your student experience

As an EKC Broadstairs College student, you gain access to a great student experience alongside your academic studies.

Our students get a wide range of opportunites throughout the academic year, which you can make the most of when you study here.

Go kart being driven on campus, built by students.
Explore our Facilities

Our website allows you to explore our facilities and discover videos of our students who share their experience.

How to apply

If you have decided on a course or study programme, find out how to apply for EKC Broadstairs College.

Need help and advice?

Our College team are here to support you in a number of ways, such as to help you explore your options.

Our Facilities

Broadstairs College’s facilities are available to all students and staff.

The Yarrow

The Yarrow, a 4-star hotel situated in the grounds of our Broadstairs College, gives students the unique opportunity to gain an understanding of how to work in a commercial setting with paying customers.

This boutique hotel offers accomodation, a relaxed bar area and fine dining and can cater for events such as corporate meetings or weddings. There is also an on-site spa and salon.

T Level students work at the Yarrow throughout the year, ensuring that their customer service skills are up to date.

Adult student drying clients hair

The Salon Academy

Run by the staff and students, the Broadstairs Salon Academy supports our students’ learning experience by allowing them to offer the general public competitively priced hair and beauty treatments.

Appointments are available during term-time only, and you can contact our salon directly to book. Some days in the term may be unavailable for appointments.

Our car parks can be found at the front and back of the College campus.

The Yarrow hotel on broadstairs campus
Students sat in the refectory

Refectory

The Refectory located on the third floor, caters for breakfast and main meals plus a wide range of Hot  Snacks, Fresh Baguettes and Sandwiches.

Inspire Coffee Shop

Our Inspire Coffee Shop is open during the day, serving food and hot and cold drinks including a selection of Coffees, Teas and Hot Chocolate.

Our Catering students get to work in this Coffee Shop as part of their course, and serve and cook for our student community.

Student’s Union

As a student at EKC Broadstairs College, you will be a member of one of the best students’ unions in the country.

The EKC Broadstairs College Students’ Union represents your voice and is there to ensure your College experience is great.

We’re part of six community-based colleges

Our mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic and social prosperity of the diverse communities we serve.