Your future is closer than you think at East Sussex College this Autumn
Discover what truly inspires you at the East Sussex College Open Events
This October and November, come and explore our campuses, meet our supportive tutors, and take the first confident step towards your future.
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Tuesday 14th October
Thursday 20th November
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Thursday 19th March
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Thursday 16th October
Thursday 20th November
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Thursday 19th March
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Wednesday 15th October
Thursday 20th November
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Thursday 19th March
Opening Times
3:45pm - 6:45pm
“It really opened my eyes to what’s possible!”
“Everyone was so friendly, it made me excited to start college.”
“Seeing the studios made me feel like I belonged here.”
“The tutors were amazing and so passionate.”
“The event gave me confidence in my next step.”
“I got to try so many activities, it brought the college to life.”
Come and visit our campuses and get to:
✅ Explore exciting courses and state-of-the-art facilities
✅ Meet tutors and students who’ll inspire your next move
✅ Leave feeling confident about your future after school
Why you should visit our Open Events
Find what truly excites you
Get hands-on with live demos, creative tasters, and real activities. Explore a world of courses, from Creative Arts to STEM, and discover the subjects that spark your curiosity and match your ambitions.
Get a real feel for college life
Step inside the buzz of our campuses. Meet students, chat with tutors, and experience what it’s really like to be part of our community.
Take your next step with confidence
Our inspiring spaces, supportive staff, and professional facilities help you picture your future and give you the confidence to take that first exciting step towards it.
Not like other colleges
While others might tell you about college, we show you. Our Open Events let you experience it for yourself so your exciting future feels real and within reach.
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“I was worried about moving from school to college, but the open event showed me how much support is here.”
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“I had no idea what course to pick. Talking to tutors and students helped me make up my mind.”
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“Seeing the mock cabin at the open event confirmed my decision, I knew this was where I wanted to start my journey.”
Step 1: Register for our open event
Choose your campus (or all of them!), book your place, and start your journey.
Step 2: Explore, ask, and experience
Meet tutors, students, and try activities that bring your chosen subject to life.
Step 3: Feel confident about your next step
Leave knowing what you want to study… and where you belong.
In just a couple of hours at our Open Events, you’ll discover, experience, and feel what college life is really like.
- Step inside our modern studios, workshops, immersive technology rooms, industry standard workspaces.
- Meet the tutors who’ll guide, support, and inspire you.
- Chat with current students to hear what college life’s really like.
- Try live demos, from hair & beauty to automotive workshops and creative media showcases.
- Discover apprenticeship routes, extra-curricular and enrichment activities, and work experience opportunities.
- Learn about bursaries, travel assistance, wellbeing support, and how we help you succeed.
- Experience the atmosphere that makes East Sussex College so welcoming.
- Discover the support available for wellbeing, learning, and progression.
- Leave feeling inspired, excited, and clear about where your future could take you.