Suffolk New College (SNC) is based in Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk, near the thriving waterfront and town centre. The college also has the Suffolk Rural Campus at Otley, and the ‘On the Coast’ provision with centres in Halesworth and Leiston.
About Us
Aim High
At Suffolk New College, we are dedicated to providing an ‘Outstanding Learner Experience’ that empowers all learners to broaden their horizons, aim high, and achieve their goals. Our ambitious curriculum not only meets the needs of learners but also supports employers and the wider community.
We offer a broad and varied curriculum, including vocational and technical courses, apprenticeships, and professional training.
For a full list of our courses, please visit our course subjects page.
Learner Experience
Learners benefit from exceptional experiences as part of their programmes. Recently, Performing Arts learners showcased their talents at the prestigious National Theatre, Sport students trained with former professional footballers, T Level students visited Westminster to discuss their qualifications with Ministers, Media students were extras in a Hollywood film, and Catering students worked with Michelin Star chefs.
We are proud to have been awarded Further Education Provider of the Year 2023 at the Suffolk Education Awards and to have won the Inenco Award for Education for Sustainable Development at the Association of Colleges Beacon Awards.
Additionally, our extensive Industry Partner Programme ensures that our learners are equipped with the skills and knowledge most relevant to the industry, thanks to the active involvement of our industry partners.
Strategic Vision
The 2025 – 2030 Strategic Vision for Suffolk New College has been developed in consultation with stakeholders, staff and customers.
The Vision outlines the College’s ambitious goals for the next five years.
Feel free to browse through our Strategic Vision.
Impact Review
To provide an Exceptional Learner Experience continues to be our core mission as we reflect upon the achievements of the 2023-24 academic year.
Key Facts
Location: Suffolk New College is based in Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk, near the thriving waterfront and town centre.
The College also has campuses at Otley (Suffolk Rural), in Leiston & Halesworth (Suffolk New College On The Coast).
Suffolk New College was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with ‘Outstanding’ Personal Development.
Student Numbers (23/24):
Full Time: 2929
Part Time: 1207
Apprenticeships: 698
Leisure Learning: 331
Distance Learning: 103
HE: 33
Total 5301
Work with us
Suffolk New College is a fantastic place to work, to learn, to have fun and to progress your career. We have a great community spirit and have developed cultural values which define the way we work and the environment we choose to work in.
Public facilities
Suffolk New College has a number of areas throughout the College available for hire. These include Classrooms, IT Rooms, Specialised Workshops, Chefs’ Whites Restaurant, the Atrium, Boardrooms & Ivan Howlett Film Theatre.
