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About us

Learn all about us as part of East Kent Colleges Group’s family, EKC Folkestone College is responsive to local employer and stakeholder needs. We have more than 700 students each year accessing career relevant full-time programmes of study, part-time courses, or College-based learning as an Apprentice.

We are very proud to be able to allow our students access to outstanding, quality specialist industry, standard facilities. Our highly experienced industry-professionals ensure our students have the opportunity to reach their potential, whether developing their technical skills and knowledge through to changing their career pathway.

EKC Folkestone College is recognised as a provider of quality sector-specific Social Action projects, which enables our students to engage with their local community in the heart of Folkestone and Hythe.

Our vision includes providing education and training for creative and business-minded students joining our Junior College, which is our specialist two-year provision for year 10 and 11 students, and provides specialist facilities and outstanding resources that support shaping the future development of EKC Folkestone College in ways that maximise the benefits of being part of the EKC Group. Our vision for EKC Folkestone College is aligned to the goals of the group.

EKC Folkestone College has an inclusive culture which prioritises staff and student wellbeing, sustainability and environmental agendas, and celebrates individualism.

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Senior Leadership Team

Our senior leadership team are committed to ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners, developing the economic and social prosperity of our local community and ensuring EKC Folkestone College is a prestigious, high-quality place to work.

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Local College Board

Local College Boards are an integral part of EKC Group Governance Structure. These ensure our Colleges connect and deliver more fully for their localities, firmly embedding them within the community.

Work with us

If you’d like to work for our Outstanding College, you can find our current vacancies on our careers website.

We can also support your community organisation, private business or public sector organisation with its aims and goals.

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Our Policies

Explore the public policies for East Kent Colleges Group, including our Admissions Policy.

We’re part of six community-based colleges

Our mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic and social prosperity of the diverse communities we serve.