Adult learners can choose to study part-time, full-time, short or professional courses. Our courses are designed to fit around busy lives. You can update your skills ready for a career move, gain a qualification to get your dream job, or learn for fun with one of our leisure & hobby courses.
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Adult GCSEs
Whether you are looking to get your GCSE qualification or improve your confidence in English, maths or science, we can help. Our tutors are supportive, friendly and experienced. We have excellent achievement rates and will work with you to help you reach your goals.
Our GCSE courses are entirely free if you haven’t already achieved a Grade 4 (C) in your chosen subject.
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FREE courses for job seekers
Our free courses for jobseekers will support you on your journey back into work. You can apply if you are aged 19+, claim benefits or earn below £20,319 (T&C’s apply).
You’ll improve your job prospects and gain new skills. Courses start throughout the year.
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Free online courses – VRQs
Make the most of these extraordinary times and gain a nationally-recognised qualification. We understand the challenges that employers, employees and the unemployed face and can offer a wide range of online courses aimed at enhancing skills and increasing knowledge, confidence and motivation.
Select from our accredited online courses in your area of work or personal interest.
English courses for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
We have a range of ESOL courses to suit all learners and levels that we run throughout the year.
These include qualification courses (Ascentis Skills for Life) from Entry to Level 2, as well as integrated skills courses to support students with literacy and employability skills. We also offer a Pre-Entry course for students with little or no literacy.