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College Inset Days Temporary Closure
Please note that the college will be closed on Tuesday 14th July and Wednesday 15th July 2026, for staff inset days. We look forward to
July 13, 2026
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Help Create Reading’s New Solar Mural
Workshops are FREE to all participants and they are funded by Arts Council England. 19+ only Fancy getting involved in something a bit different? This
July 1, 2026
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Celebrating Community at Our First Inclusion Fête!
New Directions College is home to learners from all over the world, each with their own stories, experiences and traditions. We wanted to create an
June 4, 2026
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reasons to Choose New Directions College
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A Reading based Adult & Community College, offering a variety of courses, flexible timetables, classroom delivery and online learning.
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Meet new people, make friends and learn with other adults in a professional and relaxed environment.
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Learn at a College where teaching adults is our specialism and you receive the support to reach your full potential.
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The majority of our courses are free to study, or are discounted depending on your personal circumstances.
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We offer a range of support that includes learning and financial support, help with the cost of childcare and access to ICT kit and equipment.
What our Students Say
“I really enjoyed the course Holly was kind, patient, engaging and thorough. Really appreciate the creche facilities and cannot stress highly enough that without that help and funding I would not have been able to study the course to help me change careers. Holly has been quick with feedback, encouraging and gave good constructive feedback on how to improve the work. I will miss coming to her classes and really appreciate the extra help that new Directions College has delivered in enabling parents to be able to study and help with the financial burden.”
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Courses delivered each year
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Learners reached annually
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Delivery Locations
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Of our Learners would recommend us
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Stages in Qualification Levels (Entry, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4)
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