Somerset College started life in 1856 as the School of Art and Science, before moving to Corporation Street, Taunton, as the School of Art at the turn of the century. It wasn't however, until the early 1970s that the School of Art merged with the Technology School and relocated to the Wellington Road site.The buildings and facilities you see today are the result of a multi-million pound investment that has enabled Somerset College to stay at the forefront of Further and Higher Education in the County. Located in Taunton the County Town of Somerset, in the heart of the South West, Somerset College offers an extensive range of Further and Higher Education courses as well as skills training in a warm, friendly and welcoming environment. Our success speaks for itself with fantastic achievements and great careers for our students.For more than 150 years Somerset College has provided the highest standards of education and training using industry-standard facilities and resources. All of our courses are designed to meet employer's needs and to provide skills and knowledge relevant to work and employment.