WELCOME TO REDCAR AND CLEVELAND COLLEGE
In this guide you will needeverythingfindyou to know before you start your journey with us in September!
Your offer explained
If you’re reading this that means you have had your interview, congratulations! You will have been made a conditional or unconditional offer. This is what that means…
Unconditional offer
Wow! Well done. You have already met our entry requirements so we will see you in September!
Conditional offer
You have been accepted to study here at Redcar and Cleveland College providing you achieve the required GCSE grades.
If you don’t achieve these grades, don’t worry. Speak to our Admissions team who will chat to you about your options.
Referral
Don’t worry! All this means is that the course you applied for was unsuitable. We will contact you to find a suitable alternative course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Taster Evenings
Our taster evenings welcome students to our campus to take part in lessons and workshops with our amazing tutors and to have some fun. You can choose an area that you’re most interested in and spend the evening learning about your chosen subject. Look out for your invite to our Taster Evening on Tuesday 18th March 2025!
Welcome Day
On Thursday 3rd July 2025 we’re holding our annual welcome day! By coming along you’ll get the chance to meet your new tutor and classmates. You will take part in a fun, interactive session to make sure your new course is right for you. Add the date to your diary now and make sure you keep a look out for our emails inviting you in.
Enrolment
Enrolment for new students will begin in August 2025, You will be sent a letter confirming a date and time for you to attend the College to enrol. As part of the enrolment process, we ask students to complete some short BKSB tests. These are nothing to worry about, we are just checking if you need any extra help with your maths and English.
Don’t forget to bring with you your GCSE results and a form of ID.
General Information and Tips:
If you have applied for free meals and are waiting to hear from us, you will need to provide/pay for your own lunch until we have assessed your application.
• Financial evidence needs to be attached onto your application to be fully assessed and you can upload this directly to your application. If you have any problems please speak with the Bursary team.
• To provide further financial evidence after your Bursary application has been submitted, please click HERE
• Please make sure that you attach all pages of documents and that all details can be seen clearly. For example, a universal Credit statement should show name and address, amount paid, how the payment is made and any deductions taken from it. If possible please use the print icon to save the statement into a PDF.
STEP 1
Apply online through the College website using the following link: CLICK HERE
STEP 2
You will need to first enter your student number and date of birth. When entering your student number, please replace the 0 at the start of the number for a capital B.
Please note: If you have not yet enrolled at College and do not have a student number, you will need to wait until you are given one by our Admissions team.
STEP 4
Please provide valid bank details when applying, as this will help us to speed up any payments due. This must be your own bank account.
STEP 6
STEP 5
Provide income/benefits evidence by following the instructions on the screen.
Please note: You can choose to submit an application without financial evidence, however this will not be fully assessed.
STEP 3
Make sure your personal details are correct and press Continue to proceed through the application, making sure you answer all questions.
To complete your application please read the declaration and sign with your name at the end, then press Continue. You will receive a thank you message at the end.
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to apply...
STEP 7
A member of the Bursary team will assess your application (or request further information) within 10 working days. Please wait to be contacted by email or letter. To make changes to your application, please use the following link: CLICK HERE
TRAVEL...
Bus
We have a bus stop right outside of the College. We’re also just a few minutes walk to Redcar town centre which has bus links to the whole of Teesside. All students can access free bus travel to and from college during term times. Please note there is a £5.00 administration charge per term for students travelling by bus.
To find out which bus you should get, visit www.traveline.info
Train
Redcar and Cleveland College is just half a mile away from Redcar Central Station that has frequent trains from Middlesbrough and Stockton.
Road
Just off the trunk road, next to Lock Park, our campus is easy to travel to by road and we have a large carpark.
Food
McDonald’s
Oliver’s fish and chips
Pacittos ice cream
Sea Breeze fish and chips
Attractions
Locke Park
Redcar Beacon
Leisure Centre
Redcar Racecourse
The Regent Cinema
TunedIn!
Recreation Centre
Zetland Park
Shopping
Tesco
Morrisons
FREE BUS TRAVEL
FREE** Bus Pass for essential bus travel to your campus during term time. Please note there is a £5 administration charge per term for students travelling by bus.
**Subject to eligibility criteria.
To find out more about our bus travel offer please take a look at our website: www.cleveland.ac.uk/college-life/studentsupport-wellbeing/student-perks
STILL UNSURE ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS?
WANT TO CHAT ABOUT CHANGING YOUR COURSE?
There’s lots of ways to get in touch!
Give our friendly admissions team a call on 01642 777 234 or email info@cleveland.ac.uk with your query.
Attend one of our upcoming open events to speak with the team and our curriculum directly! For more information visit: www.cleveland. ac.uk/open-events.
Pop along anytime to the Student Support and Wellbeing Hub, located in the atrium for friendly, one-to-one advice.
Or you are welcome to contact our amazing careers team with queries regarding careers and your subject choice at: careers@the-etc.ac.uk or call 01642 373 250
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