Leicester Adult Education

10/09/2026

💬 👩 “Leicester Adult Education courses provide you with beginning-to-end support to reach your goal and destination.”

Farzana decided to return back to full-time work with children and was recommended our Working with Children courses to help her get there.

“I really enjoyed being back in the classroom. Not only do you gain knowledge, but we get to interact with different people, cultures and have a good laugh too.”

Now, Farzana is looking forward to joining more courses to open even more doors to her dream job! 🚪

Read more here 👉 bit.ly/LeicesterAdultEducationFarzanaStory

*Photo isn't of Farzana

08/09/2026

📚✨ Looking for something new to learn this autumn?

Our Autumn 2026 course brochure is packed with exciting course to help you to learn something new and develop your skills 🎨💻🧵📖

From languages and sewing to digital skills, Skills for Work, and much more, there’s something for everyone.

📖 Explore our latest course listings brochure: bit.ly/LeicesterAdultEdCourseListingAutumn26

☎️ To enrol or to ask any questions, our Enrolment Advisors are here to help on 0116 454 1067.

07/09/2026

🏛️📜 Ever wanted to learn Ancient Greek or Latin, but not sure where to start?

Our brand-new Getting Started with Ancient Languages course is the perfect introduction!

You’ll learn to read and understand very basic sentences in both languages, while exploring their history and connections with English 🏛️📚

📅 Mondays from 14 September for 5 weeks
⏰ 4:30–6:30pm
📍 Leicester Adult Education

You learn more or enrol, please call us on 0116 454 1067.

03/09/2026

💼🚀 Are you looking to get a job for the first time? Are you changing career paths? or are you self-employed?

Whether you’re aiming for a role in childcare, admin, bookkeeping, customer service, digital and many more, our Skills for Work courses give you the boost employers are looking for!

You’ll learn from experienced, friendly tutors in supportive classrooms alongside other adult learners with similar experiences!

Find the course that’s right for you 👉 leicesteradulted.ac.uk/courses/skills-for-work/

02/09/2026

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It's not long until our festival (17-19 September) and we can't wait to welcome you to the intimate atmosphere of the lovely Hansom Hall in the centre of Leicester, where you will discover gorgeous chamber music, played by a team of world-class musicians, led by our Artistic Director, Nicholas Daniel.
All the details are here:
https://www.leicesterinternationalmusicfestival.org.uk/

01/09/2026

Experiencing Time’ by Betül, the 2026 winner of the Frank Kerslake Award! 🏆🎨

This beautiful charcoal portrait was selected by our external judges as the winning artwork in this year’s We Present: Leicester Adult Education exhibition 🖼️

The Frank Kerslake Award was created in memory of Frank Kerslake, a much-loved member of our learner community, and celebrates creativity, originality and artistic expression.

🗣️ “These courses provide a safe space where I can relax, express myself freely, and leave my worries behind.”

Discover more about Betül’s artwork, her creative journey and the story behind the Frank Kerslake Award 👉 bit.ly/LeicesterAdultEducationBetulsStory

27/08/2026

Have you enrolled onto your next adult learning course yet? ✨

Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, gain a qualification, boost your confidence or simply try something new, we have a course for you!

We have courses across different venues in Leicester, including:

🎨 Arts, Languages & Wellbeing
🗣️ ESOL
📖 English
🌱 LLDD (Learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities)
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Learning
➗ Maths
💚 REMIT (Adult Education for Mental Health)
💼 Skills for Work

Enrolments are now open, and Advice, Assessment and Enrolment sessions for English, Maths, ESOL and Skills for Work are available to book now too.

Start your next learning journey today 👉 leicesteradulted.ac.uk

26/08/2026

Try one of our new courses!

We've got a range of exciting new courses waiting for you. From September, our new courses include:

✍️ Heritage Crafts (Signwriting & Fabric Printing)
🧵 Sewing – Essential Skills
💛 Personal Development – Combating Loneliness
🏛️ Local History (Christmas in Leicester Through the Ages, Leicester Fairy Tales, Folklore and Culture, and Textile History of Roman Leicester)
📖 Online Creative Writing for Beginners
🌍 Ancient Languages (Latin and Greek) and Hindi
💻 Digital Devices for Beginners

To learn more: Explore courses on our website / online brochure 👉 leicesteradulted.ac.uk Call us on 0116 454 1067 Pop into Leicester Adult Education College to pick up a course brochure and talk to our Enrolment Advisors on reception

24/08/2026

💬“Family Learning courses helped me become more confident in communicating in English and has made a positive difference in my everyday life.”

When Hoornaz moved to the UK in 2002, she found it difficult to communicate because of the language barrier.

📚 After joining a Family Learning English course, Hoornaz’s confidence grew and she progressed onto ESOL, improving her English speaking, reading and writing skills.

🗣️ “I am very thankful for this opportunity and grateful to everyone who made the course such a welcoming and friendly place to learn”

Now, Hoornaz is feeling optimistic and is working toward starting a career as a teaching assistant! 🌟

Find out more about our Family Learning, ESOL and Teaching Assistant courses on our website 👉 leicesteradulted.ac.uk

20/08/2026

🚀 Boost your career opportunities with English and maths qualifications!

Gain skills and qualifications employers value, strengthen your CV, progress at work and take your next step in learning or employment. 📚💼

To get started, you’ll need to book an English and Maths Initial Assessment. You’ll chat with our team about your learning goals and complete a short assessment so we can recommend the right course for you.

📅 Upcoming assessment sessions:
Tuesday 1 September Thursday 3 September Monday 7 September Wednesday 9 September Thursday 10 September

📍 Sessions above held at Leicester Adult Education College, Belvoir Street, with times available between 9:30am–7pm. We also have sessions at other venues:

📍 St Barnabas Library – Monday 14 September, 9:30am–12noon
📍 Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre – Monday 14 September, 1–3pm

👉 Find out more about our courses, venues and upcoming sessions: bit.ly/LeicesterAdultEducationAAE