Newbattle Abbey College

In the last couple of years, over 50% of students progressed to Higher Education, 25% to Further Education and 15% to employment.

Some of our students on leaving, take up voluntary work or travel and in fact two students recently went straight from Newbattle Abbey College to teach English in China.

Not everyone who studies at Newbattle Abbey College plans to go on to University. Many are here to learn for learning’s sake, to become better educated and therefore more employable or to study in preparation for a craft or vocational course at college. Our motto ‘Sero Sed Serio’ means ‘Late but in Earnest’. It encapsulates what the Award offers, which is an opportunity for adults to have a second chance at learning.

When the Marquis of Lothian generously gave this former Cistercian monastery to the people of Scotland, he wanted those who had never had an education to benefit. 70 years later, the College still operates with the same principles. Newbattle Abbey College is special because of its history. You can be part of that and enjoy a life changing experience.

Please check out our previous Students’ Comments page to find out how it has changed other people’s lives for the better.