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Our international students study alongside thousands of UK students, providing a mix of learning and culture.

Latest news

Thursday, 28 March 2024

Monday 11th March marked the first Sustainability Week here at Bournemouth and Poole College, with a mixture of different exhibitors in the foyer of the college throughout the week.  

At the beginning of the week, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) joined us and provided information to students who came to the stall. Heather Sharp had previously delivered an extraordinary community project at St. Peter's Church, where storytellers were invited to reconnect with nature by planting meadows to bolster wildlife populations in urban areas.

Wednesday, 27 March 2024

As part of the construction industry’s nationwide ‘Open Doors’ week, eleven students from a Level 2 Bricklaying course at Bournemouth and Poole College had the opportunity to visit Kier’s construction site, where they are currently clearing the grounds in preparation for the construction of the college’s new teaching block.

On Monday, 18th March, students attended the site between 1-2 pm ahead of the ‘groundbreaking ceremony’ that followed two days later (20th March) which saw dignitaries mark the start of work on the college’s new multimillion pound building.