News & Media
Record numbers sign up for Duke of Edinburgh Award
The College is delighted to announce that this year’s Lower Sixth students have signed up for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award in record numbers. Following an introductory talk about the scheme by the College’s Duke of Edinburgh Award co-ordinator Greg Saunders,...
Black History Month Celebrations
Black History Month celebrations have started here in College. The ILC have created a wonderful display of inspirational quotes for the students. Other events will be happening over the coming month, so keep an eye out for posters if you are in College. This will...
Tilgate Park proves inspirational for Art & Design students
Students from the BTEC Diploma in Art & Design visited the beautiful setting of Tilgate Park in Crawley on the 28 September, to spend time drawing and photographing the surrounding countryside. Their resulting artwork will be used as primary influences to inform...
Coulsdon students inspired by New Scientist LIVE conference
Twelve Science and Psychology students from Coulsdon College had the chance to attend the New Scientist LIVE conference at ExCel London on Thursday 28 September. With hands-on interactive displays of the very latest innovations in scientific technologies and a host of...
Law students visit Royal courts of Justice
Twenty students from the College’s A Level Law and BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Law courses were given an insight into the legal profession on 25 September when they participated in a mock trial at the Royal Courts of Justice. Based on a real trial heard in...
Applications are open!
Coulsdon College have opened applications for students looking to start at College in September 2018. You can view our prospectus and download an application form by clicking here. We have open events coming up this term on Saturday 14th October, between 10am and 1pm...
IKEA shares design tips with Graphic Design students
On Thursday 21 September 2017, A Level Graphic Design students from Coulsdon College visited IKEA where they were treated to a host of talks and workshops by the IKEA in-house design team. They were introduced to topics such as customer experience and product...
New students given warm welcome to Coulsdon College
New students have already hit the ground running with a busy start to the academic year. Induction Days were held for Level 2 and Lower Sixth Level 3 students on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th September respectively, during which they were welcomed to the College,...
Coulsdon College students excel on results day
Coulsdon College is celebrating its fourth year with a 99% pass rate at A Level and 100% at BTEC. Head of College Steve Gooch is delighted with the results commenting, “The hard work of both students and staff has shone through yet again with these results.” He went...
Coulsdon College students wins BTEC Award 2017
Coulsdon Sixth Form College student Laura Smith has been recognised as Outstanding BTEC Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Student of the Year 2017 at the national BTEC Awards. 22 successful candidates were singled out for excellence in their area of study or work,...
Lettings at College
The College is available for lettings for outside clubs and the general public. The College has exceptional facilities including a Sports Hall, floodlit Astroturf, Tennis Courts, Dance Studio and Theatre. For more information, take a look at our Facilities page or to...
Creative Arts Showcase Evening
The annual Art and Media Exhibition was held on Thursday 8th June at the College. Students from Art, Media, Music and Dance hosted an evening to showcase their talents and achievements. After a welcome speech by Steve Gooch, Head of College visitors were able to view...
Football Supremo David Dein Visits College
On Wednesday 17th May, David Dein shared his football knowledge and business experience with students in a talk in the College’s Bonsier Theatre. One of the most influential figures in the Premier League, David is a former Vice-Chairman of both Arsenal Football Club,...
Musical Theatre Students Host A Night to Entertain
On Thursday 18th May upper sixth BTEC Performing Arts students performed their final showcase to a packed audience in the College’s Bonsier Theatre. The show called A Night to Entertain included songs from some of the most popular musicals including: Les Miserables,...
College Supports Students Through Exam Stress
With exams looming, Coulsdon College is increasing its student support. Many students find exam time stressful. As well as a comprehensive display in the ILC (Independent Learning Centre) giving tips for improving exam technique and dealing with exam stress and...
Students perform stunning end of year dance show
BTEC dance students performed their end of year show Dynamix to a packed audience in the College’s impressive Bonsier Theatre. Head of Dance Helen Patterson was thrilled with the show “I’m so proud of all the students and impressed with the professionalism and...
Teachers claim victory in annual Staff versus Students netball match
The first ever staff versus students netball match took place on Wednesday 10th May. Steve Gooch Head of College, lead out the staff team which also included Sports teachers Ben Chambers, Jason Gentles and Clair Priest, Careers Officer Tina Jones, Business teacher...
Coulsdon Students get flavour of Spain in Salamanca
In March, A Level Spanish Students from Coulsdon and Reigate Colleges spent a week in Salamanca, a historic city in north-western Spain. The group stayed with host families and experienced a full programme of activities designed to help improve their language skills...
able Tennis Champion Inspires Students
Professional table tennis star Darius Knight visited Coulsdon College at the end of March to inspire students on the Fulham FC Foundation Football & Education Programme. The 26 year old professional table tennis player from London, started competing...
Coulsdon College Students Rock the Boxpark
Students from Coulsdon College performed a charity gig at Coulsdon's trendy Boxpark venue, helping to raise money to build a secondary school in Ghana. The event was organised by former Coulsdon student Fuse ODG a talented Producer and recording artist in conjunction...
Announcements
Discover your options at Croydon University Centre’s Higher Education Taster Week
Croydon University Centre will be hosting a series of virtual Taster Sessions from Monday 10 May to Friday 14 May, open to students who have already applied to the University Centre and those who are still considering their University options. Our Taster Week will...
Students support local community in a simulation workshop
Current Coulsdon Sixth Form students and Head of Creative Arts, Fiona Brennan recently participated in a Simulation Workshop as part of a Local Community Project; 'Working together to adapt to a changing climate: flood and coast' commissioned by the Environment...
Croydon College Puts Careers Centre Stage in March
In recognition of Careers Week (1-5 March), Croydon College, Coulsdon Sixth Form College and Croydon University Centre have put a focus on careers for the entire month – with a programme of free virtual events giving borough residents an exclusive chance to shape...
