Tameside College

Ashton-under-Lyne - Greater Manchester

Tel: 0161 908 6789

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You want the best - It’s good to know it’s right on your doorstep.

At Tameside College every student is given the opportunity to develop their potential in a caring and supportive environment. Our aim is to give young people the skills and knowledge to develop their career or go onto Higher Education.

The College offers two different kinds of courses for school leavers and young people. You can choose to study a full time course or you could earn and learn with an Apprenticeship. Both routes are available in a wide range of subjects, so use this website and our prospectus to help you decide which is best for you

  • Full-Time College - Courses are offered in many subject areas and at a variety of levels to suit your achievements at GCSE and your goals.
  • Apprenticeships - Earn while you learn With an Apprenticeship you can learn while you’re working and get paid at the same time. Apprenticeships are available in a range of occupations.
  • Taking A Levels - Hyde Clarendon Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A Levels with the highest pass rates in the area and excellent vocational opportunities including Media and Performing Arts.

Alex Lights the Way

An award winning student from Tameside College will become one of the privileged few to carry the Olympic torch when it passes through Manchester.

BBC Young Baker of the Year Competition

We are very proud to announce that one of our Bakery students, Oliver Campbell is the winner of the Young Baker of the Year.  In addition...(continued)