Reading College

Reading College is located in Reading, United Kingdom on King's Rd. Reading College is rated 3.4 out of 5 in the category college in United Kingdom. Reading College provides career-focused education for school leavers and adults in Berkshire. The college, which is rated good with outstanding areas by Ofsted, is part of Activate Learning, a pioneering education group committed to transforming lives through learning. As a specialist in post-16 education, Reading College provides A-level and BTEC programmes that prepare young people for university and employment. It offers full and part-time professional pathways for adults, together with a diverse range of evening and weekend leisure courses. As part of the Activate Learning group, the college provides higher education programmes backed by leading universities including Oxford Brookes. Higher education specialisms include engineering, computing and teacher training. The college has a national reputation for harnessing the potential of leading-edge technologies, including browser-based apps and wearable technology, to support teaching and learning. It offers industry-standard facilities for training in sectors including engineering, IT, hospitality and catering, hair and beauty and is home to Reading Studio of Dramatic Art, a pioneering approach to performing arts training in the South East, run in partnership with Reading Rep. Reading College works in partnership with employers to create learning programmes that meet the needs of industry and to develop learners with the skills and attributes required for successful careers.