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.

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All News

Honouring Remembrance Day
13th November 2023
Two new stainless-steel screens have been unveiled during a ceremony in Wivenhoe, cut and shaped by our talented Engineering students....
Essex Business Award Winner
8th November 2023
Colchester Institute has been awarded the prestigious Environmental Awareness Award at the 2023 Essex Business Awards. This accolade recognises the...
September – December 2023
8th November 2023
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Will Quince presents a glimpse into government operations
8th November 2023
Colchester MP Will Quince recently visited our Public Services students for an enlightening Q&A session. The students, who are currently...
Apprentices take first place at Colchester Soapbox Rally
16th October 2023
A team of our talented apprentices working at leading automotive company TECNIQ claimed first place in the debut Colchester Soapbox...
Dedicated Student progresses to a career in detective work
12th October 2023
From the moment she left school, Charlotte harboured a strong ambition to become a detective. Her journey officially began when...
Public services students teamwork day
11th October 2023
Public services students embarked on an exhilarating teamwork day that promised a range of challenges and opportunities for growth.  The...
Charity Fundraising 2022-23
13th September 2023
Colchester Institute’s charity fundraising activity sees their first participation in the renowned BRIT Challenge Staff and students at Colchester Institute...
June – July 2023
27th July 2023
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Wood Occupations Awards Ceremony
12th July 2023
Our Wood Occupations department recently held the second yearly awards ceremony for their students, celebrating their achievements and excellence within...
Building Success: employer collaboration at the 106th Tendring Show
10th July 2023
Our Brickwork department collaborated with Rose Builders at the Tendring Show on 8th July 2023, Essex County’s premier Agricultural Event....
Students Perform at Care Home
29th June 2023
Residents and staff at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, in Braintree, were in for a...
Students make charitable donation to Colchester Food Bank
15th June 2023
On the morning of GCSE English and Maths exams, the Plumbing department – like many others – was given funding...
Plumbing Student wins Jack Petchey award
15th June 2023
Level 1 Plumbing student Eusebius Buniechukwuelu Igboji’s unwavering determination and outstanding achievements have earned him the prestigious Jack Petchey Award....
Bricklaying apprentice wins regional competition
14th June 2023
Congratulations go to our Year 2 apprentice Jack Brand, who attended the Guild of Bricklayers East Anglia Regional Competition at...
Clash of the Grinders
9th June 2023
On 8th June, the College welcomed Neil Rutson, Una Jordan and Theo Simon from 3M and Paul Bird and Alex...
“Mini Olympics” day for Public Services students
2nd June 2023
Our Level 3 Sport learners were highly praised today for organising, running and officiating a “Mini-Olympics” sports day for the...
Foundation and Supported Learning students take part in a sailing trip
19th May 2023
Earlier this month, a group of eight students from our Foundation and Supported Learning area took part in a four-day...
Students produce film for NHS recruitment
17th May 2023
Our level 3 second year film students have recently delivered the final film of the ESNEFT (East Suffolk and North...
Ex-Musical Theatre student wins national award for Playhouse performance
17th May 2023
An actor who studied with us has recently won a national award for their performance in a pantomime at the...
Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma in Business at Braintree Trip to Bank of England and Westfield Shopping Centre
17th May 2023
The Braintree Campus Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma in Business students enjoyed an educational trip to London on Tuesday 21st...
Jack awarded Coltsman of the Year
17th May 2023
One of our 1st-year Public Services learners, Jack Gostling, has just been awarded “Coltsman of the Year” – as the...
Mechanical and Electrical Services Industry Workshops
17th May 2023
Learners on plumbing programmes have recently received an number of practical workshops and seminars from visiting employers as part of...
Public Services students visit units of the Army Reserve
17th May 2023
Level 3 learners recently visited units of the Army Reserve at the Army Reserve Centre on Colchester Garrison, where they...