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Adult Learning

Adult Learning is part of Community Learning & Development. We provide adult learning opportunities across the City (Community Based Adult Learning or CBAL). We are especially keen to hear from you if you would like to take the first steps to improving your core skills:

  • Reading – writing – talking – listening
  • Work with numbers
  • Using a computer
  • Working with other people and solving problems

Local Centres also provide a range of courses from beginner’s level to advanced. Whether you want to get involved in something local or to develop yourself and your skills, Adult Learning may be for you. You will find some courses which lead to qualifications.

Community Learning Centres also offer a variety of activities for people of all ages. These are organised by local people to meet local demands.

From Mother and Baby to Senior Citizens, weekly group meetings and special events are held.

Local Community Learning staff can help to arrange courses and classes.

Contact Us

Why don’t you contact your local Community Centre for further information? For the full list please click here. The Adult Learning Co-ordinator there will be able to advise you about adult learning.

Or phone 01224 497150 if you have a general query about adult learning.

Interested in getting a qualification?

There are chances to do so in one of the local classes offered in partnership with Aberdeen College or the Workers Educational Association. Please look at the list in the guide below. We work with other organisations, so if we can’t provide what you’re looking for we can usually point you in the right direction.

Big Plus: reading, writing and using numbers (Adult Literacies)

To get on with our everyday lives we all need to read, write and use numbers. More and more we need to get to grips with computers too.

Adult Learning offers free learning opportunities for anyone who wants to upgrade their skills to:

  • Go for a better job
  • Help children with homework
  • Get into learning

We also provide help for people who need to learn everyday English as an additional language.

Courses are also run for adults who need additional support for learning.

Learning takes place all over Aberdeen – in small groups or on your own – at a time that suits you. You can start at any time of the year.

From time to time, Adult Learning offers free training opportunities for anyone interested in volunteer literacies tutoring. If you feel that this is an area you would like to become involved in, please call 01224 497150.

Family Learning Team

The Family Learning Team work in partnership with schools, to offer opportunities for parents/carers to become more involved in their children’s learning and encourage them to value the support they give their children on a day-to-day basis in their homes and communities.

The team works in eight primary schools in Aberdeen including: Bramblebrae, Smithfield, Kittybrewster, Donbank, St Machar, Sunnybank, Tullos and Walker Road.  These schools also have a dedicated Home/School Teacher within them who works with parent/carers and children to encourage parental involvement in children’s learning.

The Family Learning Team can provide parents/carers with help and support in the following ways:

  • Find out more about their children’s education.
  • Help their child with their reading, writing and number work.
  • Build stronger links with schools.
  • Enhance their own literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Build their confidence to pursue further learning opportunities and/or employment.
  • Have fun!

Contact details

Contact(s)

  • Adult Learning Co-ordinator Phone: 01224 497150