Your gateway to
an independent future

A specialist residential college for young people with visual impairment

Welcome toThe Royal National College
for the Blind (RNC) in Hereford The UK's leading college for further education and training for the visually impaired.

Being a national centre of expertise for young people with visual impairment, RNC provides a broad curriculum which is underpinned by specialist skills for life. The College experience is more than vocational and academic qualifications. It's about achievement beyond the classroom - developing self-confidence, personal independence and communication skills that are needed for the future.

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At RNC, every student increases their independence across all aspects of their life. You will gain skills to help you study, live and work independently. From personal and social development, IT, Braille and mobility to independent living skills such as cooking, laundry and managing your finances.

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Students gain invaluable work experience Posted July 07 2025 At RNC we believe in providing our students with crucial work experience opportunities, which is an area many have been excluded from before joining us. In June, we held one of our dedicated work experience weeks, and our students embraced the chance to explore various career paths and develop new skills. Here's a glimpse into just a few of the exciting placements our students undertook: Read more Go

Biology students explore West Midlands Safari Park Posted July 07 2025 Read more Go RNC students learn about transition to university Posted July 03 2025 Read more Go

Contact us 01432 265 725 (Main reception)
01432 376 621 (Student enquiries)

Email: info@rnc.ac.uk

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Visit us at The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), Venns Lane, Hereford HR1 1DT

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