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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.

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Learners study at Coleg y Cymoedd each year
1200
Employers working in partnership with Coleg y Cymoedd
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Campuses at Aberdare, Nantgarw, Rhondda and Ystrad Mynach
400
Courses available across 22 subject areas
Latest News
Coleg y Cymoedd’s Giant Rhino Mascot Leads African Football Tournament to BBC Green Sport Award Nomination
29 September 2023 Coleg y Cymoedd’s Giant Rhino Mascot Leads African Football Tournament to BBC Green Sport Award Nomination Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Coleg y Cymoedd and University of South Wales unveil Wales’ first railway engineering degree apprenticeship
27 September 2023 Coleg y Cymoedd and University of South Wales unveil Wales’ first railway engineering degree apprenticeship Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Career search lands Tonypandy’s Josh with dream job at Google
22 September 2023 Career search lands Tonypandy’s Josh with dream job at Google Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Cymoedd learners awarded ‘The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales’ Award
15 September 2023 Cymoedd learners awarded ‘The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales’ Award Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Coleg y Cymoedd plumbing apprentice is named best young plumber in UK and third best in Europe at international Awards ceremony
12 September 2023 Coleg y Cymoedd plumbing apprentice is named best young plumber in UK and third best in Europe at international Awards ceremony Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Coleg y Cymoedd Commences Year-Long Celebration for 10th Anniversary
1 September 2023 Coleg y Cymoedd Commences Year-Long Celebration for 10th Anniversary Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Coleg y Cymoedd sees best exam results ever with record breaking Oxbridge places
8 August 2023 Coleg y Cymoedd sees best exam results ever with record breaking Oxbridge places Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Coleg y Cymoedd Vocational Access students achieve historic first Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
7 August 2023 Coleg y Cymoedd Vocational Access students achieve historic first Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
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What Learners Say
“I never really enjoyed a school environment and wanted some more independence with my studies. I was really impressed at Coleg y Cymoedd’s Open Day and how friendly the tutors were, so I decided to study there for my A Levels.”
Emma Blackburn
A Levels
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“It was absolutely amazing to find out I’d won not just one, but three awards. I’m not the most confident person so getting this recognition has been a huge confidence boost for me. As a photographer, the awards have helped to build my credibility professio...”
Tracey Dobbs
Foundation Degree Photography
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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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“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 Health & Social course has helped me to achieve my ambitions because it has provided me with an alternative route of getting into university. It has also given me a great amount of teaching in a wide variety of subjects that I will be able to apply in my m...”
Sophie Davies
Level 3 Health & Social Care
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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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“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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“There are a number of benefits to studying at Coleg y Cymoedd including the lecturers that are always ready to help you with your work, nothing was ever too much trouble and they are all super friendly. They have also made the course as practical as possible b...”
Matthew Brown
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business
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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 am so thankful to Coleg y Cymoedd for introducing me to Future Elite Sports, as well as for my tutors Phil Thomas, Daniel Thomas and the football coaching staff for helping me achieve this goal of mine. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today with reg...”
Owain Jones
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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