Bedford College - Bedford

Omar A. Q.

Nice, I’m 16, I’m in Year 11, quite excited to finish school in 2025 in the summer, therefore it’ll be my first time going to this college. I remember about a few or several days back when my dad said I should study about, media, being a cameraman, editing on the computer and so on 🙂

Tong G.

Hit or miss.
Some courses seem to be good but my experience was awful. Constant lack of communication, lies to your face plus many others. Certain teachers seem to struggle to grip that people learn at different paces and would just make you feel worse. It left me not wanting to go into college among others. There needs to be teaching inspections like the school system and more regular reviews at least.

Vaq K.

Terrible recruitment process, Interviewed for a role about 2 weeks ago said they be in contact 2 days after my initial interview ( 4 weeks elapsed) after numerous emails no response.

Shocking recruitment strategy.

Avoid!

NOT D.

My graphic design teachers were awesome at their jobs and were very helpful.

My experience in this college has been nothing short of harrowing. I won’t lie, the teachers like Jeffrey, Jo, George, etc are really good and helpful and I know they are the type of teachers that want me to succeed given their experience. Plus, the HE students at the Graphic Design course were rather nice and friendly people along with some nice friends elsewhere like Brendan (hachiroraptor).

However, the overall college environment aside that felt didn’t feel welcoming nor friendly in my opinion compared to my previous sixth form as I felt as if I carried the weight of the world. Plus, many of the FE students can be really immature and noisy, generally annoying although some of them are nice. Afterwards, there aren’t many good options for support besides talking to your teacher through teams or at campus and motivation has been a personal struggle.

But the primary culprit (for which the college this time wasn’t at fault but still haunts me) was being there whilst facing my most traumatic and overall worst personal mental health crisis in my entire existence of which I won’t go into for this review. Frankly speaking, this experience was enough to put me off EVER going to Bedford College for good studying for a long time, if not, for good.

GOODBYE FOREVER

Saoirse M.

The staff are really person centered on Childcare level 3. They will push you to your best potential. Any questions you have they will always put you in the best hands if they can't answer it themselves. Really happy with the college. The learning support team are exceptional so patient and work at your pace also.

Very greatful

Rob M.

Mature student studying applied science, great tutors and facilities

Main A.

Amazing college you have the potential and support to go to university plus a flexible lifestyle. Teachers are protective and you meet a lot of people make life long friends amazing! I would rate 10 star

larry H.

I forget the lady's name, but she was a lovely Asian lady who lived in Queens Park like I used to. She had a warm smile, spoke very clearly. She understood my issue and went through the options available. Never rushed. I never felt like an inconvenience. She even helped setup my portal for me, so when I got home I was able to logon and share with my wife. Brilliant attitude and had a good understanding of the courses we spoke about.