The start of the new academic year is approaching. You might be new to College, enrolling on a new course, have new career goals, or have general questions about life at EKC Broadstairs College.
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you start and continue your journey with us with confidence.
“What are the term dates for this year?”
Our term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year can be found here: Term Dates 25-26
“When will the timetable for my course be available?”
Timetables are confirmed when students enrol for their course and will be available then. If you have further questions or have issues accessing your timetable, please contact our College Services Team.
“Where can I learn more about bursaries?”
The College does offer bursaries, depending on eligibility criteria. Full information can be found on our Financial Support page, where you will find the link to apply for a bursary and find further details. If you have questions beforehand or during the process, the best team to discuss this with would be our College Services team.
“I can’t log into the student portal. What should I do?”
The best team to speak to is our College Services team, who can help you with this. Their contact details can be found here.
“Does my course include a work placement?”
All our full-time courses include a work placement. We have dedicated Industry Liaison Officers (ILOs) to support you in finding a work placement that works for you. We have an informative blog post that highlights top tips from our ILOs.
“Can I apply as an Adult learner?”
EKC Broadstairs College accepts Adult learners aged 19+ for any of our specialist Adult courses, with subject areas including Catering and Hospitality, Construction and the Built Environment, Education and Early Years, Engineering, Manufacturing and Automotive, English, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Hair and Beauty, Health, Care and Science.
“Is there another way to contact you to speak to a member of staff?”
The best way to contact the College is to send an email to broadstairs@eastkent.ac.uk or to call 01843 605040. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
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