Whether you are joining us from school or looking to change career, NKC Hadlow College offers a wide range of specialist courses designed to suit a variety of interests within the land-based sector. We have a proud heritage within the rural sector, and our main aim is to make all our students feel welcome and secure in what is a fantastic learning environment as they gain the skills they require for a successful land-based career.
What do we offer?
Our College offers exceptional industry-standard resources such as:
- A working beef farm (with links to local dairy farms)
- A sheep unit
- Arable crops
- Glasshouses
- Fruit production areas
- Broadview Gardens
- An impressive animal collection
- Fisheries lakes and hatchery
- Equine facilities (2 indoor arenas, 1 outdoor arena and stabling for up to 64 horses)
These real-world environments allow students to gain valuable hands-on experience throughout their studies.
At NKC Hadlow College, we are focused on preparing students for the future - equipping them with the skills, experience and industry insight needed to progress into employment, apprenticeships or further study.
Leadership at NKC Hadlow College
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A Welcome Message from the College Principal
Choosing a college is about finding somewhere that allows you to pursue your interests, develop your skills and feel inspired by what you are learning. At NKC Hadlow College, our unique setting provides an opportunity to do exactly that.
As Kent’s only rural and land-based college, we are proud to offer an educational experience that combines expert teaching with extensive practical experience. Our 265-acre site gives students the opportunity to learn in real working environments, from caring for animals and working with horses to developing horticultural and agricultural skills and understanding our natural environment.
We are incredibly proud of the specialist knowledge and expertise of our staff and the opportunities we provide for students to learn by doing. Our aim is to help every student develop not only the technical skills they need for their chosen career, but also the confidence, resilience, and independence to succeed.
Whether you have always dreamed of working with animals, want to build a career in agriculture or horticulture, or are passionate about protecting and managing our natural environment, NKC Hadlow College can help turn your passion into your future.
I look forward to welcoming you to NKC Hadlow College and seeing you thrive as part of our unique college community.
Chris Lydon
College Principal, NKC Hadlow College