Jewel and Esk Valley College
Jewel and Esk College is a further education college in the Lothians in Scotland. It has two campuses, located at Milton Road in Edinburgh and at Eskbank, Dalkeith, Midlothian.
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[edit] Students
The college caters for 7,000 students on a full/part time and Open learning basis, along with a specialist facility for blind individuals that is located on the Milton Road campus.
In 2006/2007 Jewel & Esk College had 6500 students accounting for 7550 enrolments.
[edit] Past
Jewel and Esk Valley College was created in 1987 from the merger of Leith Nautical College ( a former Central Institution ) and Esk Valley College. In 2008 the Scottish Parliament approved the college name change to Jewel & Esk College. The Jewel part of the name refers to a former coal-mining area in the college's catchment area.
[edit] Future
The college now has two new campuses, one at Milton Road and one in Dalkeith, opposite the old building. The college at Milton Road has kept the original building that resembles a ship, which has been renovated to go with the new part which is called The Club. The buildings and facilities at both locations are innovative and purpose built to deliver modern educational qualifications and skills.
Natural light will flow through many of the spaces, highlighting the dynamic nature of the buildings and showcase key areas of the College.
[edit] Midlothian Campus
At Hardengreen, the new Midlothian Campus opened to students in 2008 is set to become one of the most advanced technology teaching centres in Scotland, featuring an Oil Production Platform Simulator, specialist engineering and construction equipment and purpose built plumbing and electrical workshops.
Jewel & Esk College has a strong tradition in technology based studies; three students won national competitions in 2007/08 along with four others proving successful in regional competition.
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