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.

Colchester Institute

Building Success: employer collaboration at the 106th Tendring Show

Our Brickwork department collaborated with Rose Builders at the Tendring Show on 8th July 2023, Essex County’s premier Agricultural Event….

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Apprentices take first place at Colchester Soapbox Rally

A team of our talented apprentices working at leading automotive company TECNIQ claimed first place in the debut Colchester Soapbox…

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Will Quince presents a glimpse into government operations

Colchester MP Will Quince recently visited our Public Services students for an enlightening Q&A session. The students, who are currently…

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Dedicated Student progresses to a career in detective work

From the moment she left school, Charlotte harboured a strong ambition to become a detective. Her journey officially began when…

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Declaring a climate emergency

Colchester Institute has declared a climate emergency. With the UK hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties…

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Students make charitable donation to Colchester Food Bank

On the morning of GCSE English and Maths exams, the Plumbing department – like many others – was given funding…

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Bricklaying apprentice wins regional competition

Congratulations go to our Year 2 apprentice Jack Brand, who attended the Guild of Bricklayers East Anglia Regional Competition at…

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Clash of the Grinders

On 8th June, the College welcomed Neil Rutson, Una Jordan and Theo Simon from 3M and Paul Bird and Alex…

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Foundation and Supported Learning students take part in a sailing trip

Earlier this month, a group of eight students from our Foundation and Supported Learning area took part in a four-day…

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Plumbing Student wins Jack Petchey award

Level 1 Plumbing student Eusebius Buniechukwuelu Igboji’s unwavering determination and outstanding achievements have earned him the prestigious Jack Petchey Award….

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