Redbridge College

Redbridge College was a further education college based over two sites in north-east London, England. In 2017 it merged with Hackney Community College and Tower Hamlets College to form New City College, the second largest college in London with over 20,000 students.[1]

The college had two main campuses, in Ilford (51°33′35″N 0°04′15″E / 51.5598°N 0.0708°E / 51.5598; 0.0708 (Redbridge College, Ilford Campus)) and Romford (51°34′48″N 0°07′05″E / 51.5799°N 0.1181°E / 51.5799; 0.1181 (Redbridge College, Chadwell Heath Campus)Coordinates: 51°34′48″N 0°07′05″E / 51.5799°N 0.1181°E / 51.5799; 0.1181 (Redbridge College, Chadwell Heath Campus)), and offered a range of courses including BTECs, Diplomas, ESOL programmes and Access courses. In addition, Redbridge College offered some higher education courses in conjunction with the University of East London.

Redbridge College began life as Redbridge Technical College on 2 June 1970. It offered vocational courses in a range of subjects including Beauty Therapy, Business Studies, ESOL, Graphic Design & Media, Hairdressing, Health & Social Care, Hospitality & Catering, Information Technology, Music, Science and Sports Studies, as well as offering students a variety of extra curricular activities.

Aside from offering a range of vocational courses to 14- to 18-year-olds and adult learners, Redbridge College had a variety of facilities available to the public. These included the award-winning Rouge Restaurant and the Evolution professional hair and beauty salons.

References

  1. ↑ "New City College". Retrieved 30 August 2017.
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