Kristin described her time at Sunderland College as fun, motivating and interesting.
During her time at the college, Kristin won a Young Achiever’s Award, which celebrates the outstanding contribution made by young people in all aspects of life, for Outstanding Academic Achievement.
Speaking about her time at Sunderland College, she said:
“The support I’ve throughout my time at Sunderland College has been brilliant. The lecturers are really motivating and I have had so much support. You also have more freedom for independent study than you do at school, which really prepares you for university.”
Kristin, who is the first person in her family to go to university, achieved an A* in Biology, A in Chemistry, A in Maths and is now progressing to Oxford University to study Medicine.

Student success stories

Maths and English for a Successful Future

Maths and English are everywhere! They are important life skills that will help you to achieve your best in your studies and to progress to your dream career. A GCSE Maths and English qualification could be the difference between being accepted onto a university course or getting a job promotion.

98% of our students progress to a positive destination

*Destination data for Sunderland College students aged 16-18, academic year 2017/18).

Why choose Sunderland College?

Our achievement rates are well above the national average.

We are the College of the Year.

(*Top college nationally for BTECs, Pearson 2019)

100% of our HND and HNC students progressed to employment or further study. 

(*Destination data, academic year 2016/17, HNC 19+)

We have recently invested £50 million in our facilities.