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Now’s the time to be making smart choices. And there’s none smarter than choosing Nescot.

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Meet the Principal

Meet Julie Kapsalis MBE, Principal and Chief Executive of Nescot. Julie grew up just outside Epsom, so this college and community have been part of her life for years. With over 20 years’ experience in economic development, skills and enterprise, she’s led Nescot to a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, and built brilliant partnerships with local employers, from the cruise industry to Epsom Downs Racecourse, opening real doors for students.

In 2026, her hard work was recognised with an MBE for Services to Economic Development, presented by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle. But ask Julie what matters most, and she’ll tell you: seeing students and the local community thrive.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nescot rated ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted in every single area

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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.”
Read the full Ofsted report

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.

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