In September 2007 York College opened its doors to some 13,000 learners on the Sim Balk Lane site, on the south western gateway to the city. The landmark £60 million campus is one of the biggest building projects of its kind in the country.

The college offers a wide range of academic and vocational qualifications at all levels, as well as working alongside local educational providers and businesses.

The new college is bringing social and economic benefits to the city, as well as providing a massive boost to further and higher education in York and North Yorkshire.

York College received an award for excellence at the RIBA/LSC Further Education Building Design Excellence Awards. This video formed part of the college's nomination for this award.