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Make the Switch to GC

Whether Year 12 hasn't started as you'd hoped or you're still looking to apply, it's not too late to switch to GC and join us this September.

Our expert lecturers and friendly support teams are on hand to help you get up to speed with your course, so that you can hit the ground running and discover all the things that GC has to offer.

 

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Why GC?

  • You can study something you enjoy, and get experience whilst you learn from expert lecturers!
  • With options including T Levels, BTECs and diplomas, you can choose from subjects like art and media, professional cookery, computing and games design or business and travel. 
  • You'll gain independence and new friends, enjoy clubs and activities, build experiences for your CV or university application - and feel supported every step of the way.
  • Plus, our links with over 1500 local employers will offer you work experience and insights alongside your course.
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Why GC?

We're proud to be rated 'Good' by Ofsted

Whatever path your GC journey takes, we'll make your sure that you're confident and ready for your next step - whether that's employment, university or an apprenticeship. Limited spaces available
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Student Development

There's more than one path to success. Our unique Student Development programme helps you reach your goals, gain independence and develop as an individual.

It covers:

  • Work experience
  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
  • Advice for UCAS and career planning
  • Volunteering

It's all designed to make sure that you're ready for your next step, whether that's further study, university or the world of work!

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Student Stories

Rumeo De Freitas Pires

The course is very academic and gives more knowledge than cyber security. It offers a variety of jobs including networking, route cause analysis, testing and looking inside computers. I’d say definitely take the course if you want to know everything IT related, such as troubleshooting, networking, route cause analysis, tools and testing. There is some hacking in this course and there will be more next year. I want to do hacking and know this is my future job. I’d like to stay on and do the university level apprenticeship level 6 at GC, and eventually I would like to work at GCHQ.

Rumeo De Freitas Pires

Digital Infrastructure, T Level

Sam Sek

I did one year of sixth form, but I wanted to focus on Art and felt like I'd rather use that skill to my best and focus on things I find more interesting. I prefer how visual it is. There’s a lot of thinking but it’s freer and you can do what you want really. We learn new skills and I like that we have multiple briefs – you don’t get burnt out and bored on one brief. I like how different the briefs are. You can pick one theme and really focus on that. I can put all my personal interests into the brief, so I got to design a poster for a tattoo shop in the style that I’m quite interested in.

Sam Sek

ART AND DESIGN, LEVEL 3

Cheltenham Campus
Clay Palmer

“I went to Dene Magna, then decided to study catering at GC as that’s what I’d like to do in my career. I have gained knife skills and lots of experience so far; working in new kitchens with large ovens and blast chillers. "

Clay Palmer

Level 2 – Professional Cookery – Forest of Dean Campus

Kasey Tyler

I was originally doing A Levels and was going to work in engineering! Doing hair has always been something I enjoyed. College is very different to school. I like how everyone respects each other, and it’s friendly here. I went in not knowing anyone and they’re now my closest friends. At first I wasn’t very confident but the more I did it the easier it got. When I started talking to our clients more, I felt way more comfortable asking for help. 100% I’m more confident now!

Kasey Tyler

Level 2 - Hairdressing - Forest of Dean Campus