Deeside College (Welsh: Coleg Glannau Dyfrdwy) is a further education college situated in Connah's Quay, Flintshire, North Wales. In January 2007, the college gained the highest possible grade 1 inspection ratings for its Work Based Learning provision (which includes apprenticeships). Then, the latest inspection in October 2007 repeated this achievement for all aspects of Further Education provision.
Following Welsh Assembly Government approval, Deeside College and Coleg Llysfasi merged on 1 August 2010. The new institution which is one of the largest in Wales and the UK, provides courses for almost 22,000 students each year, employs over 1000 staff, and has an annual income approaching £40million.
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