Paarl is undoubtedly the jewel of the Boland and is the third oldest town in the country. This town has a rich history of patriotism and honour for the Afrikaans language that is displayed with the towering Afrikaans Language Monument, which guards the entrance of the town.

The Paarl Campus of Boland College is divided into two sites: Paarlberg and Drakenstein. The glistening Paarlberg keeps guard over the Paarlberg site while the mighty Bergriver forms the border of the Drakenstein site. The campus is situated within walking distance the CBD of Paarl.