Join the Jermain Defoe Football Academy this April!
Starting this September, EDC will be home to the NEW Jermain Defoe Football Academy, and we want school leavers to be part of it!
Find your future at East Durham College
Upcoming Events
Apprenticeship Information Event for Small & Medium Enterprises
10:00-11:00 (Tuesday) and 16:00-17:00 (Wednesday)
Are you an SME business and want to know more about how to employ an apprentice? This is the event for you!
Access to HE Courses Information Evening - Peterlee Campus (March)
6PM-8PM
Come and find out about EDC's exciting range of Access to Higher Education (HE) courses for adults, starting in September, at our exclusive Access to HE Open Evening Event!
Creating outstanding futures.
That's what EDC is all about! Our aim is to give all of our students the opportunities they need to get far in the careers they want - that's why we offer hundreds of courses in a huge variety of different subject areas. Courses are open for anyone above the age of 16 - so whether you're fresh out of school looking for that next step or an adult wanting to retrain, EDC is the place to do it.
Education for all.
At East Durham College, you don't have to be a school leaver to join us! We offer courses for everyone aged 16 and above from entry level to foundation degree programmes.
16-18 Student
Leaving school and wondering what's next? Start here and find your perfect course!
Find 16-18 courses
Adult Learners
Over the age of 19 and want to retrain? We've got a huge amount of courses ideal for adults.
View all courses for adults
Higher Education
We work with several universities to offer degree-level programmes at the college.
Apply for HE courses
Apprentices
Courses not the route for you? Why not earn while you learn instead with an apprenticeship?
Become an apprentice
Featured Facilities
We have many excellent facilities across our campuses that are open to the general public and available to hire. Why not take advantage of our fantastic venues and services.
Motor Vehicle Workshop
We have everything you can think of to start your career in the motor vehicle industry under one roof!
Digital Suite
Our brand-new, state-of-the-art Digital Suite has a range of high-quality equipment including Meta Quest 2 VR headsets, Xbox Series X Consoles, 3D printers and high-end gaming PCs.
The Grove Restaurant, Bistro & Commercial Kitchens
Fancy some freshly made food for a fantastic price? Well come and join us at our very own restaurant, The Grove