95% would recommend NESCol to others
Supported Programmes
Bringing opportunities to life.
Courses
Start your College journey with the support you need.
If you’ve ever needed support for your learning, our Learning Opportunities courses are designed with you in mind. NESCol offers a positive, safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where all students can thrive.
Our friendly and experienced staff deliver diverse courses that build essential skills for independence and active participation in the community.
You’ll grow in confidence, strengthen core skills, and discover new talents in a nurturing setting.
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If you feel like your anxiety is really bad or if you have a disability, don’t let that bring you down. If you don’t try, you’ll never know! I might be deaf, but because you’ve got disabilities it doesn’t make you different to anybody else.”
Ross Henderson
Ross left school to take part in our DFN Project Search programme and now has a Modern Apprenticeship with ScotRail.
Career opportunities
Our friendly and supportive staff are experienced in delivering a diverse and relevant curriculum to suit a range of needs. We offer courses at different levels, including general education and employability courses for school leavers and adult returners to education. We also have vocationally specific courses in key service industries. Sectors include:
- Food and Drink
- Horticulture
- Hospitality
- Retail
Where you can study
Dedicated, enthusiastic and industry experienced teaching staff guide students through their chosen course. Comprehensive online resources, engaging classroom sessions and innovative practical experiences are used to provide a springboard to future careers. Our nurturing learning environment and supportive approach aims to get the best out of every individual and ensure NESCol students fulfil their potential in employment and life.
Supported Programmes in Aberdeen
- 4,500+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 4 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
Our Aberdeen City Campus is situated in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés.
Supported Programmes in Fraserburgh
- 950+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 2 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
The bright and modern Fraserburgh Campus provides a fantastic environment for NESCol students, staff and visitors.
What our students think
More than 4,000 full-time students responded in our Student Satisfaction and Engagement Survey, covering the 2024-2025 academic year. We are delighted to share some of the feedback we received.
"A very supportive and welcoming community of staff from all departments and students."
96% feel safe and secure at College
"Good variety of skills taught across the curriculum."
93% feel College has helped them develop knowledge and skills for the workplace
"I enjoyed my time at College and feel it will open more opportunities for me."
Student stories
Don’t take our word for it!
Get in touch
Our student advisers can help with any application enquiries.
Contact the team directly by calling 01224 612330, dropping into your local Student Advice Centre, or by emailing studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk. Student advisors are also available on LiveChat when the chat icon appears at the bottom of our website.