Suffolk New College - Ipswich

Sean L.

Teachers were so nice and understanding to me.

If I forgot to pay attention to what the teachers were speaking about, they explained it again in a calm manner. They understood my autism and they helped me through my horrible time at farlingaye high school (PTSD Vibe...) and they helped me through it.
I felt safe and happy there. There were no criminals that came into college (they taught us if there ever was one XD). I had a rough time on the bus one time because a man who smelled of alcohol threatened me because he thought I flirted with his wife and threatened to harm me, but the teachers helped me through it and I had to take some time off college to get if off my mind since I couldn't work like that all shaken and traumatised because of my autism...

I recommend this place if you're a student with a passion for finding a career for the future or if you had a horrible time at a certain school or PTSD. if you have a passion for taking care of animals, I would recommend Suffolk Rural (Otley College is what i remember)

Roy

The giant reclining ? is sited on the pavement area outside Suffolk New College. It's listed by The Ipswich Society as a public work of art to make a point to see if visiting Ipswich. However, it's not allotted it's own page on here, (as many other town works of art (even 'Digby the Octopus') are), so I'm posting the photos of it for the college building that it serves to represent. The intended significance of the big ? by the sculptors, Langlands & Bell, was to encourage those who behold it, to ask questions about everything. Due to the use of contrasting stone, one side appears black (Uruguayan granite), the other side white (Portuguese marble). It's a simple but effective design & maybe also a classic example of less equalling more? Ironically & unintentionally, the reclining ? is also the symbol for Alpha Course churches. Something that the local Ipswich group have also noticed & are using photos of the artwork to illustrate their publicity materials...

TallyhoJrIV

Had a great tutor here for my two years. The Personal Development stuff is highly unnecessary and my PD tutor is one annoying individual. Second year the college sabotaged our course so almost all of us fail by not repairing a crucial piece of equipment that we require to do our work. Thank you SNC.

Sonny W.

Had an absolutely amazing 2 years here! Great tutors there and it was a very great place to study!

harry F.

Suffolk New college. My son went here. It's a lovely well set out building. It's got arts craft welding mechanics, hairdressing baby care, child care. Everything gave it such a name and it's all new and modern. Highly recommend it if you're 17 or 18-year-old to go to university in Ipswich.

Oona C.

I studied art and design at Suffolk new college for two years and had a varied experience. It really changed me as a person and allowed me to be a lot more confident and sociable. Although, the teaching is very poor and you are made to feel as if the teachers don't have enough time or care enough to help with your work, constantly having to find them and ask for their help to always be told they'll do it at another time. I'm not sure if this applies to all subjects but definitely to the Art course. The teachers are good people but the majority are just not very good at teaching.

Kristina T.

I have just received my diploma with distinction grades and all thanks to a wonderful team at Suffolk New College in Ipswich, England.

As an adult learner i felt anxious to start college, but deep inside i knew i need to take this step if i want to grow.

If you are sitting on the fence right now, not sure if this is for you. Do it! Just sign up and the rest will be a lot easier, because there is a bunch of professionals who wants you to succeed, who wants to get the best out of you!

This is exactly how i felt! Tutors and the whole support team have been there from day one, not only teaching me academically, but making me feel socially included, part of the family, no matter the age or other differences.

I would highly recommend Suffolk New College!

Liam H.

I completed the level 3 Music technology course here. Cannot recommend this course enough! The most enjoyable and rewarding experience that I've had throughout education. The equipment is amazing, industry standard DAW's throughout all of the teaching rooms, an awesome post production suite absolutely kitted out to the max with gear you won't find at most colleges or universities.
The course itself is remarkable, everything is a hands on experience, a lot of practical learning - you choose your path, the tutors guide you down it. Lessons were enjoyable, you do what you actually want to do. Every day at college was a day I'd look forward to!
The tutors are also fantastic, big shoutout to Eli, Ash, Nigel, and especially Craig! The most friendly, laid back, easy going and welcoming guys I've come across! They also really know their stuff, I wouldn't have been half as good of a producer if it weren't for these guys. They always go that extra mile for you, even though they don't have to. Extremely supportive, your achievement is their priority.