95% of full-time students would recommend NESCol to others
Supported Programmes
Your future starts here.
Courses
Our learning opportunities courses are aimed at those who need or have needed support with their learning in the past.
NESCol offers a positive, safe, consistent and enabling environment where all students can learn and thrive.
Great emphasis is placed on students developing the skills needed for independence and active participation in the community. Our courses allow learners to build confidence, consolidate core skills and learn new skills in a welcoming and nurturing environment.
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30,000+
Estimated hospitality vacancies in Scotland¹
If you feel like your anxiety is really bad or if you have a disability, don’t let that bring you down. If you don’t try, you’ll never know! I might be deaf, but because you’ve got disabilities it doesn’t make you different to anybody else.”
Ross Henderson
Ross left school to take part in our DFN Project Search programme and now has a Modern Apprenticeship with ScotRail.
Career opportunities
Our friendly and supportive staff are experienced in delivering a diverse and relevant curriculum to suit a range of needs. We offer courses at different levels, including general education and employability courses for school leavers and adult returners to education. We also have vocationally specific courses in key service industries. Sectors include:
- Food and Drink
- Horticulture
- Hospitality
- Retail
10%
Of Scotland's workforce is employed in retail²
Where you can study
Dedicated, enthusiastic and industry experienced teaching staff guide students through their chosen course. Comprehensive online resources, engaging classroom sessions and innovative practical experiences are used to provide a springboard to future careers. Our nurturing learning environment and supportive approach aims to get the best out of every individual and ensure NESCol students fulfil their potential in employment and life.
Supported Programmes in Aberdeen
- 4,500+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 4 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
Our Aberdeen City Campus is situated in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés.
Supported Programmes in Fraserburgh
- 950+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 2 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
The bright and modern Fraserburgh Campus provides a fantastic environment for NESCol students, staff and visitors.
What our students think
More than 3,000 students responded in our Student Satisfaction and Engagement Survey, covering the 2023-2024 academic year. We are delighted to share some of the feedback we received.
“The quality of education here is very high.”
96% of full-time students feel safe and secure at College
“I am happy to be part of the NESCol community. The staff are of a very supportive nature.”
92% of full-time students feel College has helped them develop knowledge and skills for the workplace
“I've loved learning about how the industry works and getting a better insight into what I can do.”
Student stories
Don’t take our word for it!
Get in touch
Our student advisers can help with any application enquiries.
Contact the team directly by calling 01224 612330, dropping into your local Student Advice Centre, or by emailing studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk. Student advisors are also available on LiveChat when the chat icon appears at the bottom of our website.
¹ Source: UK Hospitality Scotland
² Source: Scottish Government