South Devon College
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South Devon College is a large sized further education
college
providing a range of learning opportunities for the diverse communities within Torbay
and the surrounding area. The college is part of The University of Plymouth Colleges network
.
In November 2008 South Devon College achieved an overall grade 1 - 'Outstanding' - in an inspection by OFSTED
.
The main building has three Levels, including separate buildings for Automotive and Construction and has just opened in 2010, a new university level building for £5,000,000.
This Campus is the college's Business Advantage centre, offering IT Provision and Business based courses.
This campus is used for Adult Learning courses throughout the evening.
This campus is used primarily for students between 16 - 18 years old.
Further education
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College
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providing a range of learning opportunities for the diverse communities within Torbay
Torbay
Torbay is an east-facing bay and natural harbour, at the western most end of Lyme Bay in the south-west of England, situated roughly midway between the cities of Exeter and Plymouth. Part of the ceremonial county of Devon, Torbay was made a unitary authority on 1 April 1998...
and the surrounding area. The college is part of The University of Plymouth Colleges network
The University of Plymouth Colleges network
The University of Plymouth Colleges network is a partnership between the University of Plymouth and local colleges to deliver a range of higher education courses in Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, as well as the Channel Islands. The network began in 1989 with the Polytechnic South...
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In November 2008 South Devon College achieved an overall grade 1 - 'Outstanding' - in an inspection by OFSTED
Ofsted
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Vantage Point Campus
The Vantage Point Campus in Paignton, is the college's Main Campus.The main building has three Levels, including separate buildings for Automotive and Construction and has just opened in 2010, a new university level building for £5,000,000.
Newton Abbot Campus
The Newton Abbot Campus is situated above the Pearl House Building on Courtnay Street, Newton Abbot.This Campus is the college's Business Advantage centre, offering IT Provision and Business based courses.
Torquay Online Campus
The Torquay Online Campus is situated at Torquay Community College.This campus is used for Adult Learning courses throughout the evening.
E2E Campus
The E2E Campus is situated in Torre, Torquay.This campus is used primarily for students between 16 - 18 years old.