Whether joining us from school or looking to change career, Hadlow College offers a huge range of courses covering: Agriculture (livestock, arable, fruit and vegetables), Horticulture (glasshouse production, fruit and vegetables, viticulture, greenkeeping and ornamental production), Gardening, Agricultural Engineering, Aquaculture & Fisheries Management, Equine, Animal Management, and Floristry, to suit the needs of many different students.
We have a proud heritage within the rural sector, and our main aim is to make all our students feel welcome and secure in what is a fantastic learning environment as they gain the skills they require for a successful land based career. The College has excellent resources including a working beef farm (we also have links with local dairy farms), sheep unit, arable crops, glasshouses, fruit production, Broadview gardens, animal collection, fisheries lakes & hatchery and stables at Hadlow main site.
All full-time courses and Apprenticeships include a significant amount of work experience that is carried out in a work place developing the skills and knowledge related to the sector and provide excellent opportunities for the industry to raise the profiles of their sector.
A Welcome from the Chief Executive and Executive Principal and our Hadlow College Principal
Choosing which college or school to attend is one of the most exciting and important decisions you will make. The course you choose now will help shape your future career and we are committed to helping you make the right choice.
All of our campuses serve their local communities and each individual campus has its own unique identity but together we offer a broad range of programmes, enrichment and progression opportunities. Alongside our North Kent College provision we also incorporate Kent's only specialist, land-based college, Hadlow College. We are committed to providing our students with the best learning experience possible and welcome all students, whether joining us from school or college or returning from a break in their studies.
Our work with employers and the local community leads to many wide ranging and diverse progression opportunities and you will find within this guide several case studies from current and past students where you will see their journeys and chosen career paths.
Make sure to visit our year round open events or simply give us a call or drop us a message on our social channels. Don’t just take our word for it though make sure to watch the student testimonials and video interviews to find out why they have made us their number one choice.
David Gleed Chief Executive and Executive Principal
Thank you for considering Hadlow College for your next step along your educational journey. Our aim is to provide you with a solid foundation upon which you can build your career or further studies. Hadlow College has a proud heritage within the land-based sector. For over 50 years we have been based at our current site, just outside of Tonbridge, and our history can be traced back over 100 years.
Former students have won major prizes in several prestigious national events and are a key part in the county’s rural economy. In addition to our main site, we also have the Royal Borough of Greenwich Equestrian Centre, which we opened in 2013. Here students can benefit from a wide range of custom-built facilities and study at a site that is part of the London 2012 Olympic legacy.
For many, College acts as a bridge between school and either university or the world of work. Our staff are highly skilled in supporting you along this path; helping you settle in, make new friends and get the most out of your time with us. However, even before you start, our impartial careers advice can help you choose the right course and support you through the application and enrolment process. During your course you will benefit from a number of exciting learning opportunities, both in the classroom and outdoors.
You will gain real-life skills and experience a real-life work environment, guided by our expert lecturers. Throughout this guide, and on our website, you will see many testimonials from past students. Read through these and discover why they chose to study with us. Follow our social channels to keep up to date with everything that is happening at the College.
I also would recommend that you consider attending one of our recruitment events and speaking to our tutors. I hope you enjoy finding out about Hadlow College.
Chris Lydon Vice Principal, Hadlow College