There’s still time to switch to Hadlow College. As summer draws to a close, a new academic year begins, full of fresh opportunities.
For those reconsidering sixth form or looking for a different path, it’s not too late to join the students at Hadlow College this September.
Explore our courses
Hadlow College is Kent’s only rural and land-based college, offering a wide range of courses designed to suit many interests and career goals. These include agricultural engineering, agriculture, animal management, equine management, fisheries management, floristry, and horticulture and garden design.
In addition, carpentry and joinery courses are run in a dedicated workshop and the college has a fully functioning garage, diagnostic centre and workshop for motor vehicle courses.
All full-time courses incorporate valuable work experience, helping students gain real-world skills. For those who prefer learning on the job, Hadlow College apprenticeships offer a perfect blend of training and workplace experience, covering sectors from horticulture to golf course management. Typically, apprentices spend 20% of their time in training and 80% applying their skills in a professional environment.
For those looking to continue into higher education, Hadlow’s leafy campus offers degree courses and comfortable residential accommodation. Find out more at
www.hadlow.ac.uk/courses.
Why choose Hadlow?
Set on a beautiful, expansive estate with 265 acres of farmland, woodland, commercial farms, show gardens, glasshouses and natural habitats, Hadlow offers an inspiring learning environment.
It boasts a host of cutting-edge facilities, including the UK’s first centre of excellence in greenhouse growing, the Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence @ Hadlow College, a ‘concept orchard and vineyard’ showcasing the latest technology, and much more.
Following last year’s Ofsted inspection, North Kent College (which includes Hadlow) was rated ‘good’ overall and ‘outstanding’ for behaviours and attitudes. Inspectors praised the welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and industry-standard resources that prepare learners to become confident, responsible professionals.
And for those looking to live on site, the college has some literally ‘outstanding’ residential accommodation, judged as such across all categories by Ofsted last summer.
Ready to make a change?
If you feel your current studies aren’t right for you, it’s time to explore the exciting options at Hadlow College. Call 01732 850551 for advice or to discuss your next steps.
For those looking to start at the college in September 2026, there is an open event on Saturday 15 November, from 10am to 1pm, where anyone interested can explore the facilities and speak to Hadlow’s industry trained lecturers and current students.
To find out more about studying at Hadlow College, come along to our open morning on 15 November or visit www.hadlow.ac.uk
