ABOUT US
Now’s the time to be making smart choices. And there’s none smarter than choosing Nescot.
Real world training
Choose from a huge number of vocationally-led courses and apprenticeships in a wide range of subjects, from construction to computing, car mechanics to catering. You’re guaranteed hands-on training and support from industry experts as well as inspiring classroom learning. Diplomas and apprenticeships, professional certifications – we offer flexible pathways to enable you to reach your goals.
Make it here and you’re made for life
This is not your average college. On our high-tech, high-spec, leafy Ewell campus you’ll find a Starbucks, a gym, beauty salon and nursery. A warm, communal atmosphere makes for an enriching and supportive environment where learning and growth thrive. Whatever your aspirations, at Nescot, you’ll become a positively empowered individual.
Get switched on. Get hands on.
But we’re not just a bridge into employment. For many, we’re also the next step to university or more advanced learning. Think of us as your own personal launchpad. You bring the potential and the ambition. We’ll provide the lift-off into a bright future.
Principal’s welcome
Welcome to Nescot College
Choosing to study at Nescot is more than just deciding where to continue your education – it is choosing a place where you can grow, discover your potential, and prepare for a successful future. Nescot offers a welcoming and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their goals, no matter where they are starting from. With experienced tutors, excellent learning facilities, and a wide range of courses, students are given the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence they need to succeed in further/higher education, apprenticeships, or the workplace.
One of the greatest strengths of Nescot is our focus on real-world learning. Many courses include practical experience, industry-standard equipment, and opportunities to work with employers, helping you gain valuable skills that are highly respected by businesses and universities. Our students leave not only with qualifications but also with the confidence and experience needed to take the next step in their careers.
At Nescot, students are supported both academically and personally. Tutors are committed to helping every student reach their full potential, offering guidance, encouragement, and advice throughout their journey. The college promotes an inclusive and friendly community where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to thrive.
Studying at Nescot is an investment in your future. It provides the chance to build lifelong friendships, develop independence, and gain the skills needed to achieve your ambitions. Whether your dream is to attend university, start an apprenticeship, or begin an exciting career, Nescot gives you the tools, opportunities, and support to make those dreams a reality. By choosing Nescot, you are choosing a future filled with possibilities, personal growth, and success.
I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the college.
My very best wishes,
Julie
Make it here, and you’re made for life.
Nescot rated 'GOOD' by Ofsted in every single area
In 2023 Ofsted rated Nescot as ‘Good’, which is the second-highest possible grade. The inspectors praised the ‘effective teaching’, ‘supportive and caring’ culture, and said students ‘enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed’. Other highlights include:
Staff
- “Experienced and expert staff help most apprentices to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to become better at their jobs.”
- “Experienced staff use their secure knowledge of students with high needs to plan learning carefully and support them well […] as a result, students with high needs become more confident, independent and ready for adult life.”
We are so proud to be judged to be ‘Good’ in every single area. It’s testament to our culture of teamwork, innovation, inclusion and of putting the learner at the core of everything we do.
Julie Kapsalis MBE / Principal & CEO, Nescot
70 years of Nescot
For over 70 years, Nescot has served its community from our beautiful campus in Ewell, offering a broad range of courses for school leavers, adults and employer delivered in a range of industry specific and exciting learning environments.
