Preston College is a general further education college based in Lancashire. It operates from one campus in Preston. The college specialises in technical and vocational education, providing courses from entry level through to higher education. The college offers education programmes for young people, courses for adults, apprenticeships and programmes for learners with high needs. At the time of the inspection, the college provided education and training to 2,300 young people. Most young people study full-time courses in a wide range of subjects between levels 1 and 3. There are 165 learners aged 14 and 15 who study part-time vocational courses in hair and beauty, construction or GCSEs in English and mathematics. In addition, the college provides courses in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to 240 asylum seekers new to the country. Most of the 2,100 adult learners study on a part-time basis. All 971 apprentices follow standards-based apprenticeships from levels 2 to 5 in a range of sectors, including business, construction, hair and beauty therapy and dental nursing. There are 111 learners for whom the college receives high-needs funding. The college works with two subcontractors, providing training for learners who are mostly aged 16 to 18.