Christmas Closure Information

Our campuses close on Friday 20th December and re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2025 for the Christmas Break.

Students will return to timetabled lessons on Monday 6th January 2025.

For information on term dates and enquiries please visit our information page using the button below.

Apply Online – Colchester Campus

Thank you for choosing to apply for a course at Colchester Institute, Colchester Campus!

    • Please use an email address which you will check regularly. Do not use a school email address.
    • Make a note of your username and password – you will need these later on in the application process.
    • Make sure you have your predicted GCSE Grades (or actual grades if you have already achieved them!) handy as you will need to add these to your application form.
    • If you want to apply for a different course, please don’t apply again, just call us on 01206 712777 and we will change your application for you!

Even if you have an Apprenticeship contract of employment in place, we still strongly advise that you apply for a full-time programme as well so you that you have a back-up in case this falls through.

You can apply for a full-time course and an apprenticeship through our online application system at the same time, there is no need to make a separate application. Your apprenticeship application can be in the same subject area as your full-time application or in a completely different area.

Let’s get started!

Are you interested in an Apprenticeship?

To apply for an apprenticeship as well as your preferred full-time course you will need to chose an apprenticeship from the ‘Select Apprenticeship‘ drop-down menu below.

Please click on the ‘continue button below which will take you through to our application login page. Please click ‘create an account’ to begin the application process.

If you already have an account, please log in with your existing username and password.