Excelsior Academy
Joao is now a professional footballer at South Shields FC.
Growing up in Lisbon, Portugal, Joao moved to England in 2019 and studying at Sunderland College helped him adapt to life in the North East. After leaving college Joao signed a professional contract with South Shields FC.
BTEC Sports Level 3.
I had it on my mind before going to the college.
Because the course fit in perfectly with my career aims.
Everything! From the teachers to my class mates and the most important thing I learned was how to gain new knowledge independently.
They’re always willing to help someone who’s struggling.
A calm and good atmosphere I’d say.
Expanding my knowledge.
Decide your own future.
I’d highly recommend the college to someone who’s committed to hard work and wants to be someone in life.
Enjoyable , ambitious and adventurous.
I am a professional footballer for South Shields FC.
It played a big part in me becoming the person I am now.
Sunderland College gave me experience and confidence before setting foot in the real world. I went into barbering from leaving college with a lot of experience which helped me thrive.
Full-time Vocational
Destination: Rian is the owner of Smoking Monkey Barbers in Sunderland.
I chose Sunderland College as it would give me the A-Levels needed to study at University. The teachers were friendly and approachable, and always willing to help.
A-Levels
Destination: Hannah is studying Primary Education at the University of Sunderland and ho...
“Studying at Sunderland College helped me realize my ambitions of becoming one of the best young Bricklayers in the North East.”
Apprenticeships
Destination: Jamie-Lee is an Apprentice Bricklayer at King Brothers Bricklaying Contract...
Maths and English are everywhere! They are important life skills that will help you to achieve your best in your studies and to progress to your dream career. A GCSE Maths and English qualification could be the difference between being accepted onto a university course or getting a job promotion.
98% of our students progress to a positive destination
*Destination data for Sunderland College students aged 16-18, academic year 2017/18).
Our achievement rates are well above the national average.
We are the College of the Year.
(*Top college nationally for BTECs, Pearson 2019)
100% of our HND and HNC students progressed to employment or further study.
(*Destination data, academic year 2016/17, HNC 19+)
We have recently invested £50 million in our facilities.
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Global automotive supplier Marelli has received special recognition for its ‘Positive Impact on Skills’ from Sunderland College.
December 22, 2022
Young Asian Voices (YAV) Sunderland has received a special Recognition Award for their ‘Positive Impact in the Community’ at an inspiring VIP even...
December 16, 2022