New College Lanarkshire Coatbridge Campus, previously the independent Coatbridge College was

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’s oldest

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college, founded in 1865. The College has over 250 staff members and approximately 7,000 students. The College provides further education to the people of

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, in particular those who live in

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and Airdrie. The 1970s saw Coatbridge College move away from traditional heavy industries and it changed its focus to commerce. In 1984 the College was extended to create computing suites, hairdressing and beauty salons, a refectory area, sports facilities and a large Theatre, which was later named the

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Theatre. In 2013 there was a proposal to merge Coatbridge College with other further education colleges in

, but Coatbridge pulled out. However, the merger into

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(with the former

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and Cumbernauld College) took place the following year.

Campuses

The College is currently split over three Campuses. The Kildonan Street Campus is the College’s main campus offering eight out of ten subject areas. The Greenhills Campus is home to the Automotive and Transport Department, with The School of Dental Studies based at the Duart House Campus at Strathclyde Business Park. The Kildonan campus has a number of facilities for the use of students, including a library, 2 internet cafes, a student lounge and two cafes.

Curriculum

The College currently offers study within 10 Curriculum subject areas including: * Automotive and Transport * Beauty, Spa and Holistic Therapies * Business and Management * Computing and Creative Technologies * The School of Dental Studies * Early Education and Childcare * Hairdressing and Make-up Artistry * Health and Social Care * Performing Arts *

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Estate Redevelopment

June 2009 saw the College undergo a redevelopment of its Kildonan Street Campus. Phase 1 included a £22.5 million refurbishment of the College’s south building to improve facilities and provide full disabled access funded by the

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. The project started as planned in June 2009 and was completed on schedule in April 2011.

References

{{Coatbridge Coatbridge Education in North Lanarkshire Further education colleges in Scotland Educational institutions established in 1865 1865 establishments in Scotland Educational institutions disestablished in 2014 2014 disestablishments in Scotland