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East Durham College 16 to 18 Performance Measures

East Durham College's most recent 16 to 18 performance measures can be found via this page that links to our results published on GOV.UK's Compare school & college performance in England website.

How to work out your GCSE points score

To calculate your average points score, you must add up your total number of GCSE points/grades for the eight best subjects, including English and Maths, and then calculate the average.

Student Attendance

Attendance for all students is monitored on a daily basis. If you are sick or have an emergency and can’t get into College then you (or someone on your behalf) must contact your Progression Coach by telephone before 9.30am.

How Can We Help Our Son/Daughter Choose the Right Course?

Choosing what to study at college is a big decision - click here for more information on how we can help your son/daughter make the right choice for them.

Choosing The Right College for My Son/Daughter

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How Much Will It Cost for My Son/Daughter to Study at EDC?

For students aged 16-18, tuition on courses is generally free, but if you want more information on course fees, please click here.

Financial Support for Students (Overview)

Regardless of your ambition, finances should not be a barrier. Depending on your age, circumstances, and household income, we have various financial support options available to help you while you're studying with us.

Student Benefits Package (16-18)

We want to make coming to college as affordable as possible for you. Click here for more information on how we support our students aged 16-18.

Additional Learning Support (ALS)

We have a dedicated team of Learner Support staff who provide a highly effective support network across the college. We aim to provide high quality support to students with learning difficulties and disabilities to assist in the delivery of a quality learning experience.

Progression Coaches

Want more information on contacting our progression coaches? Please click here.