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Why Coleg y Cymoedd?

Coleg y Cymoedd offers a wide range of Full and Part Time courses from Entry to Degree Level together with specialist Apprenticeship and Work Based Learning training. Our facilities are second to none. You will be studying your chosen course in one of our four campuses, each equipped with specialised equipment and training facilities specifically designed to help you prepare for your chosen career. We also provide a range of café’s, restaurants, fitness and wellbeing studios, hair and beauty salons to enhance your college experience.

10,000
Learners study at Coleg y Cymoedd each year
1200
Employers working in partnership with Coleg y Cymoedd
4
Campuses at Aberdare, Nantgarw, Rhondda and Ystrad Mynach
400
Courses available across 22 subject areas
Latest News
<strong>Coleg y Cymoedd celebrates best ever World Skills Results</strong> 
2 December 2022 Coleg y Cymoedd celebrates best ever World Skills Results  Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
<strong>A trip to North Wales for the A-level Crew</strong>
24 November 2022 A trip to North Wales for the A-level Crew Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
<strong>A chat with Merched y Wawr Merthyr</strong>
24 November 2022 A chat with Merched y Wawr Merthyr Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
<strong>Coleg y Cymoedd coach heads to Qatar for the World Cup with the BBC</strong>
21 November 2022 Coleg y Cymoedd coach heads to Qatar for the World Cup with the BBC Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
<strong>Coleg y Cymoedd learners compete in climate change debate</strong>
10 November 2022 Coleg y Cymoedd learners compete in climate change debate Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Coleg y Cymoedd engineering apprentice lands full time spot with British Airways
14 October 2022 Coleg y Cymoedd engineering apprentice lands full time spot with British Airways Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Coleg y Cymoedd recognised for support of young athletes with national accreditation
5 October 2022 Coleg y Cymoedd recognised for support of young athletes with national accreditation Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
New opportunities to learn Welsh
26 September 2022 New opportunities to learn Welsh Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
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What Learners Say
“I have to thank my tutors for the support and encouragement they have given me. The college has provided fantastic facilities and tuition, which has enabled me to achieve my goals.”
Verity-Ann Lewis
Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionary
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“It’s been wonderful to return to the place where I developed my love for patisserie in the first place, to give a masterclass to the learners. Without the support and opportunities I received at the college, I wouldn’t be where I am now. I want to thank th...”
Michael Coggan
Level 3 Professional Cookery
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“I chose Coleg y Cymoedd as it was the best college in Wales for me to pursue my football career. I gained my first International Women’s Senior Welsh cap whilst playing and studying. I have signed for Manchester City F.C. and will study at Manchester Metropo...”
Maria Francis Jones
Level 3 in Sport
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“I’m really happy to have been awarded the Apprentice Endeavour award that recognises and appreciates the hard work I’ve put in. Coleg y Cymoedd and FSG Tool and Die have been incredibly supportive.”
Jamie Jones
Level 2 and VRQ Diploma in Engineering; Apprenticeship with FSG Tool and Die
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“Coleg y Cymoedd is a fantastic college with amazing tutors. They were so patient and adapted to my individual needs. I am so grateful for my training and I am now following my passion of running my own business as a Reflexologist. It’s never too late to star...”
Adele Elliott
Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology
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“The staff are approachable and easy to talk to and made the college a great environment to be in. Having such a practical element in the course also aided me in getting coaching jobs as I had already had a lot of hands-on experience coaching at college.”
Caitlin Morris
BTEC Level 3 in Sport
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“I recently won Gold in Wales Skills with a set of seascape images taken around Wales (as part of the Visit Wales Campaign). My lecturer, Jessica Emanuel, saw my potential and suggested I put myself forward. I remember Jess looking at my Landscape photographs i...”
Booker T Skelding
Foundation Degree Photography
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“I had always enjoyed doing painting and decorating projects such as renovating my children’s bedrooms or helping friends put up new wallpaper. Seeing the finished work would make me feel really proud and I knew that it was something that I wanted to pursue f...”
Carrie Seymour
Painting & Decorating
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“Coleg Y Cymoedd supported and encouraged welsh speaking students and this was a huge benefit for me. Studying at the college provided me with practical experience and life skills, which meant I had more confidence and I was more ambitious when I left for New Y...”
Emily Poole
BTEC Level 3 in Sport
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“The college is recognised nationally as a fantastic establishment for developing successful athletes, and individuals. The college provided me the opportunity to develop friendships to who I am still friends with 7 years on.”
Aled Evans
BTEC Level 3 in Sport
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Public Facilities
Restaurants
The College has four training restaurants that are run jointly by staff and learners and open to the public to use.
Restaurants
Fitness & Wellbeing
Fitness suites are available to use by students, staff and members of the public.
Fitness Gyms
Day Nurseries
Coleg y Cymoedd has day nurseries at Nantgarw and Ystrad Mynach.
Nurseries
Salons
Our beauty salons offer an extensive range of Hairdressing, Beauty and Complimentary Therapies.
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Aberdare

Wellington Street
Aberdare
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF44 8EN

01685 887500
Nantgarw

Heol y Coleg
Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QY

01443 662800
Rhondda

Llwynypia
Tonypandy
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF40 2TQ

01443 663202
Ystrad Mynach

Twyn Road
Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed
CF82 7XR

01443 816888
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