FE Colleges in Essex
Further Education (FE) colleges are education institutions that offer post-16 courses, both vocational and professional. College courses in the UK prepare students with the skills and knowledge they need to work or go to university. You can study part-time or full-time.
Qualifications include: Diplomas; GCSEs; Higher National Certificates and Diplomas, BTECs and NVQs.
SEN support in college
If a student has a learning difficulty or disability which means they need special educational provision, the college must put appropriate support in place. Read more about SEN support in college in SEND: a guide for parents and carers.
Colleges in Essex
Clicking on the college name will take you to the college website. You will be able to find out more information on the college and the courses they offer.
| College | Based | Course enquiry details |
| Chelmsford College | Chelmsford |
01245 293031 |
| Colchester Institute |
Colchester Braintree |
01206 712727 |
| Colchester Sixth Form College | Colchester |
01206 500700 |
| New City College – Epping Forest | Epping |
020 8502 8778 |
| Harlow College | Harlow |
01279 868000 |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education | Havering |
01708 455011 |
| South Essex College |
Basildon Southend Thurrock Canvey |
0345 52 12345
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| USP College |
Castle Point (SEEVIC Campus) Thurrock (Palmer’s Campus) |
SEEVIC Campus: 01268 756111 Palmer’s Campus: 01375 370121
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| Writtle College | Chelmsford |
01245 424200 |