With six further education colleges in Ashford, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Sheppey, as well as our new Margate Digital Campus and Bench Street Arts Campus, there’s ample to explore at your local College Open Day.
See our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our friendly tutors, and discover your future at an EKC Group College.
Make College your launchpad, and study at one of our campuses in East Kent.
Thanks to our wide range of subject areas, you’ll be sure to find a course that’s right for you.
Across East Kent, we’re working closely with local councils to develop new spaces for our College community.
We’ve recently expanded our EKC Sheppey College, launched our Margate Digital Campus, and are looking to forward to opening a space inside The Bench in Dover for the 2026/27 Academic Year.
These projects have been funded by the UK Government.
At EKC Group, we are always working closely with employers to inform our curriculum, support our students and meet local skills needs.
Whether you’re interested in offering work experience, visiting one of our Colleges or Training Centres, or hiring our facilities, we want to hear from you.
We are the first General Further Education colleges group to achieve the highest rating in all categories since a new enhanced Ofsted inspection framework was introduced
EKC Ashford College provides high-quality academic and vocational courses within a supportive learning environment.
EKC Broadstairs College is a costal campus at the heart of its community, serving relevant and responsive education throughout Thanet and beyond.
EKC Canterbury College is set in the historic city of Canterbury and offers a wide range of qualifications for learners of all ages and abilities.
EKC Dover College provides top class training and fantastic industry links to prepare its students for their future careers.
EKC Folkestone College is set in a modern campus in the centre of Folkestone, providing top class facilities and up-to-date equipment to help learners achieve the qualifications they need to succeed.
EKC Sheppey College is a community College that raise the ambitions and aspirations of learners on the Isle of Sheppey and its surrounding areas, with a wide range of courses that can kickstart your career.
EKC Training provides Apprenticeships and adult training across East Kent through your local East Kent College Group Colleges, training centres, online and in the workplace. Our wide range of courses are designed to develop skills and improve career prospects.
Our sister organisation, EKC Schools Trust, is a collaborative multi-academy trust supporting community schools across East Kent. The Trust works in partnership with leaders, families, and local communities to raise aspirations and deliver excellent education for every child. Together, ours is a unique and sector leading partnership.
Our award-winning hotel in Broadstairs, The Yarrow, gives the hospitality industry’s future leaders the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professional staff while receiving the technical training of their course.
