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BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
Blackpool and the Fylde College is a government funded public
college with a highly successful reputation of nearly one
hundred years for delivering high quality education. The college
was one of the very first institutions in the United Kingdom
to be awarded the Beacon of Excellence and Accreditation status.
This means the college has been college has been nationally
recognised for the outstanding performance of its students
and staff
Blackpool is the largest tourist resort in England with all
the leisure and sporting activities a visitor would expect.
It also offers theatre and cultural events usually associated
with cities. Blackpool is very close to the rural beauty spots
of the Lake district, yet is only one hour away from the busy
city of Manchester with its international airport. London
is a single train journey away of less than three hours.
The College currently has 4000 full time & 12000 part
time students studying a range of courses including Intensive
English Language, Degree Foundation programmes, vocational
training, Diplomas and degree courses. Currently only 2% of
students are international, with very few from the Far East.
Overseas students usually share accommodation with British
students
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