Welcome to Lagan College
Lagan College is Northern Ireland’s first planned, integrated, all ability, co-educational college. We are located in South Belfast, in an area of natural beauty, beside the Cregagh Glen. Our college was established in 1981 by pioneering parents, who chose to educate their children together.
As a leading school in Northern Ireland, we pride ourselves on being student-centered and place wellbeing and mental health at the heart of all we do. Our dedicated governors, staff, parents, students and directors, work in partnership to ensure that Lagan College is a happy, caring and inclusive learning community.
We are committed to enabling each student to reach their learning potential and achieve success in all its forms.
To educate to the highest standards Catholics, Protestants and others of goodwill, of all abilities, together.
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Why Choose Lagan College?
Lagan College is Northern Ireland’s first planned, integrated school having been founded in 1981 by a small group of pioneering parents, who wished to educate their children together in a different way.
From small and humble beginnings in a Scout Hut beside the River Lagan with 28 students, we have grown and flourished into a world renowned and successful post-primary school provider, located on a stunning, National Trust site, in the Castlereagh hillside, South Belfast.
Parent/Carers choose Lagan College because we are a planned and intentional, integrated school. We are committed to nurturing and developing each individual child, irrespective of their cultural background, faith or none, ability level, politics, gender or family unit.
We care passionately about children in terms of their holistic care and wellbeing and seek to provide numerous learning opportunities and pathways for our students to experience and enjoy. We form positive relationships and try to support each student to reach their potential and experience success in all its forms.
We believe that if children feel motivated, happy and safe to learn, there are no bounds to reaching their aspirations and future pathways.
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“I truly believe Lagan College is a school like no other, where we all come together to fulfill our motto, “Ut Sint Unum” – That They may be one. During my seven years at Lagan College I have made friends from all different backgrounds and have learnt about all different beliefs.
There is no shortage of school life to enjoy and if you decide to come here, you will not regret it!”
Jude Hinds
“I loved being at Lagan College because it is an integrated school and all my siblings attend the school. I feel very connected to Lagan and have gained many personal qualities from going here. At Lagan there are lots of opportunities to get involved in school life. I have enjoyed ski trips, playing the trumpet and raising money for charity. I hope you will consider coming to Lagan College too!”
Rosa Day
I first came to Lagan as a student teacher for my final year placement in October 2005, little did I know that 17 years later I would still be here and preparing my own daughter for starting Year 8. I truly believe that we have something special here at our School, right from the beginning I felt a sense of community and belonging. It isn’t just a place of work but rather a big family that wants the best for each other and is striving to make a difference to the cultural, religious and academic landscape of Northern Ireland. I hope that my daughter will experience this and build memories to last a lifetime over the next 7 years.
Mrs S Lyon – R.E Teacher
Our young people receive not just excellent teaching but are broadened by experiencing life in an integrated setting. There is an ethos of respect and cooperation that they will carry for the rest of their lives. This is enhanced by the pastoral care team and the new wellbeing centre. Teachers assist students to work at the very best of their ability and there is a wide range of courses and activities available. As parents, we also become part of the school, particularly with our Parents Council. Our feedback is welcome and has contributed to school policies. Being part of the college is an enriching experience!
Gladys Wylie – Chair of Parents’ Council