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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 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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Guide dogs on film Posted November 21 2022 We welcomed four promising young film makers to the College recently for an intensive two day shoot. Daniel, Joss, Nico and Oscar are studying Practical Filmmaking at the Met Film School in Ealing, London. Daniel is the brother of one of RNC's current students and, as part of a degree project, he wanted to explore the relationship between guide dogs and their owners through a short documentary. Read more Go

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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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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.

Interested in a guided tour?

Searching for more information

Keep in touch

2 Dec | RNC Open Day

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.