Welcome to the Royal Forest of Dean College

Whether you are looking for a change in career direction or thinking about your future dreams and aspirations we have a team of committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff just waiting to help you achieve your full potential by developing your knowledge, skills, self-esteem and confidence combined with high quality learning and teaching and excellent facilities. If you have any questions, you can just ask us! Phone us on 01594 838432, email us at enquiries@rfdc.ac.uk or call in to our learner services area by the main reception at Five Acres Campus.

We look forward to welcoming you. Janak Patel

RFDC students live on BBC Radio!

Students from the Royal Forest of Dean College were interviewed live by Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty from BBC Radio 5 Live on issues facing young people living in a rural area! >>

Ardman Animation visits RFDC

The Head of Model Making and Production Design at Ardman Animation, Jane Sanger Davis, visited the Royal Forest of Dean College for an ‘Aimhigher’ animation taster session, for year six pupils from primary schools across the Forest of Dean. >>

'Make a difference fund'

In honour of Gail Walkerdine, who was a Learner Mentor at the Royal Forest of Dean College, and to help us continue her work, we are accepting donations to the 'Make a difference fund'.

Gail's family has donated £1,600 raised from donations at her funeral. The money will go into the 'Make a difference fund' which gives students, who would not otherwise qualify for any other form of financial support, the opportunity to come to the college and achieve their goals.

You can make a donation in honour of Gail Walkerdine to the Royal Forest of Dean College 'Make a difference fund' by either:

Phone - please call 01594 838400

Cheque - please make cheques payable to RFDC and mark on the back 'Make a difference'. Please send the cheques to: RFDC, Five Acres, Coleford, Glos GL16 7JT.