When can I drop in to the College after I get my GCSE results?
Just got your GCSE results – were they what you expected or perhaps they are higher or lower than anticipated?
GCSE Information Days* will be held on Thursday, 22nd August, and Friday 23rd August for those who have not yet applied to North Kent College and would like to study with us from September 2024.
*These information days run from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm – please report to main reception at any of our campuses. Please note you will not be enrolling on these days, but we will have staff and careers teams available to discuss your options for your next step with you.
Still undecided – need more time? It’s not too late!
If you needed a little more time and missed our GCSE Information Day, that’s not a problem! Give us a call on 01322 629400 to book a slot and see one of the team about your next steps for September 2024! Please note, these slots will be booked across certain days depending on your chosen campus, please see details below:
Dartford Campus: Monday 2nd September - Wednesday 4th September
Gravesend Campus: Wednesday 4th September - Thursday 5th September
Tonbridge Campus: Wednesday 4th September - Thursday 5th September
Please ensure you read the rest of the page in full, so you’re prepared before you attend. Please note that we may not be able to enrol you on these days, but our staff and careers team will be able to give you all the advice you need and look at your next steps to enrol with us for a September start.
**Please note any offer of enrolment will be made subject to GCSE grades and entry requirements being met.
Below are the steps that we will take to enrol you when you come in to enrol during the main enrolment period which is the end of August/beginning of September:
- Meet your tutor and other students. We will ensure that post GCSEs, you will be entered into the correct level given your results. You can ask any questions and be given your lesson timetable.
- Complete enrolment forms and get information on term dates.
- Your enrolment information will be added to our student database.
- Pay your fees. If there are fees attached to your course you will need to pay these. If you require financial assistance with your payments, you will need to have completed a Student Financial Support form prior to enrolment. Find out more about eligibility here.
- You'll have your photo taken for your new College ID card once you've had your form stamped. Your ID card will allow you access to the campuses turnstiles, learning technology facilities and printing facilities. It is also a form of identification whilst you are with us.
- You will provide us with information regarding any health issues that may impact on your learning and health plus any help and concessions you had for exams at at school.
- You'll then officially be a student at the College! Next step is the first day of term, congratulations and welcome you are officially now a North Kent College student!
What Do I Need To Bring To Enrolment?
In order to complete your enrolment, you will need to have the following with you:
- Latest College ID card OR Identification such as Passport, Driving Licence or Birth Certificate
- National Insurance Number
- Completed Learner Support Fund/Bursary application form if applicable with supporting income evidence
- Relevant Certificates of qualifications already attained
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Students aged 16-18
- GCSE exam results slips with grades and point scores
- If you have applied and been awarded financial support, please bring your award letter with you.
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Students aged 19 or over
If you are paying and your fees are over £200 and your course is longer than 12 weeks:
- At least 25% deposit for course fees (if applicable)
- Bank Account Details if not paying in full
- If your company is paying
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If you are applying for fee remission on eligible courses only
- Up to date proof of being in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance or evidence of low income as defined by the Educational and Skills Funding Agency.
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If you are 19 and over studying for a Level 3 or above eligible course or HE Course
- Confirmation letter from Student Loans Council if they are providing an Advanced Learning Loan/HE student Loan
Please note if you do not bring your payment, ID and (if applicable) evidence of benefits, you will not be able to complete your enrolment and you may lose your place.
Induction Week
Induction Week will be the first week you’re officially at college and aims to help you to settle in before you get stuck into your course. Induction Week includes:
- Receiving your official timetable (if not already received at enrolment) Getting your Student Handbook (which covers everything you need to know about NKC)
- Tour of the College
- Introduction to the Learning Technology Centre and careers team
- Introduction to the Students’ Union and class reps
- Introduction to Moodle and online resources
Welcome to North Kent College!