Congratulations on securing your place at Barking & Dagenham College. This is the first step on an exciting journey and we are delighted that you will be joining us.
The 2025/26 academic year begins on Monday 1 September 2025 and we look forward to welcoming you onto campus. Starting college is an important milestone and we are here to make sure you feel supported and ready for the opportunities ahead.
There will be welcome sessions for most new starters before timetabled classes begin. Please check below to see when your induction will take place.
Monday 1 September 2025:
Entry Level and Level 1 courses
Tuesday 2 September 2025:
Level 2 courses
Wednesday 3 September 2025:
Level 3 courses
Thursday 4 September 2025:
Progressing learners (Year 2 programmes), and those studying on Level 4 and above
Friday 5 September 2025:
All learners studying at the Technical Skills Academy (TSA) in Barking
New Horizons learners:
Please refer to your welcome letter, sent to your parent/carer, to access your timetable. For any queries, please contact horizons.info@bdc.ac.uk
Evening classes for adults learners:
Please refer to your timetable for your first evening class.
We're excited to see what you will achieve during your time at Barking & Dagenham College and we cannot wait to welcome you in person.
