The College's facilities include a 300-seat theatre, fine art, fashion, graphic design and photography studios and darkrooms, television and radio studios, music recording studios, professional training and demo kitchens and purpose-built motor vehicle engineering and construction workshops.
History
The original West Kent College institution operated in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough and Sevenoaks.[1]
The Tonbridge campus was redeveloped in the 2000s. Crowborough and Sevenoaks closed in 2006.
On 17 May 2019, Hadlow College become the first in the country to go into educational administration.[5] That same year, following a review by the Further Education Commissioner, it was recommended that the Hadlow College Group be split up and taken on by three colleges: North Kent College, East Kent College Group and Capel Manor College.
On 15 August 2020, the education-related facilities of West Kent College and Hadlow College, including Princess Christian’s Farm and Hadlow College's equestrian centre in Greenwich, transferred to North Kent College.
Courses
The college offers a range of Foundation, Extended and BTEC Diplomas, A Levels, Higher Education programmes and NVQs, in subjects such as:
Electronic Engineering
Catering and Hospitality
Construction: Bricklaying, Electrical Installation, Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing
Performing Arts, Music, Media and Photography
Art and Design, Graphic Design, Fashion and Clothing
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Marcus Dillistone Royal premiered film director and Music Producer Athens 2004 Olympic Ceremonies.
