Success stories

"HNC is a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment - from the moment I joined the College I felt settled and ready to study. There is plenty of support in College; the Aspire tutorials are particularly useful as they cover a wide range of topics to support your emotional wellbeing"

"Throughout my time at HNC my teachers and progress tutor worked hard to prepare me for my future. Their help and support, and opportunities on offer inside and outside of the classroom have truly made my time at HNC a memorable and adventurous experience - I will miss College!"

"HNC is progressive, diverse and inclusive. The College is a warm and welcoming environment and there are a wide range of events that take place throughout the year to celebrate and embrace our unique identities, cultures and ideas"

"The teachers at HNC are really engaging, and I knew that every lesson I attended would be taught well and my teachers would support me to get the best out of my studies. We are also lucky at HNC to have a fully equipped professional theatre which really helps you to hone your craft and prepare you for a life on stage!"

"The best thing about HNC is the community feel - you make so many friends in your lessons and enrichment sessions. The teachers are supportive and inspire you to do your very best"

"My teachers made lessons enjoyable and engaging, and this really helped me to understand the challenging course content in my A Level study programme. The resources, support and experiences that are on offer in the classroom and through the XL programme genuinely helped me to achieve highly"

"I love that I was able to combine my academic studies with playing football at an elite level. There were so many incredible opportunities while studying Sport and Exercise Science at HNC, including a three week work placement in Lisbon. The experiences on offer have given me the confidence to attend university in the USA!"

"I love the freedom at HNC, it really is the first step to taking control of your own future. Not only have I been able to achieve my academic goals, I've also been able to take advantage of all the opportunities available to students outside the classroom too. I've made so many friends here and discovered more about myself. I've really enjoyed my time at HNC!"

"My teachers were incredibly supportive throughout my time at HNC and worked hard to tailor their lessons to individual learning styles. I feel really prepared for university!"