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LEARN CREATE PROGRESS Adult Education Courses Surrey Guilford College Merrist Wood College Farnham College
WHY CHOOSE OUR LEARNING VENUES
ACTIVATE LEARNING? IN SURREY
We have learning venues spread across Surrey, so whether you’re studying locally
Follow your passion for artistic expression, learn a foreign or online, our lessons are delivered to you at a time and place convenient to you.
language, upskill for a promotion or retrain for a new Find out more at adult.activatelearning.ac.uk
career. At Activate Learning, we have a range of courses
designed to fit around your lifestyle commitments.
Our colleges are local to you and offer Looking for a professional course
flexible learning options to work around or a university qualification?
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your schedule. Our campuses offer Our undergraduate and professional A1(M)
you a welcoming environment with programmes are awarded by our leading M1
high-specification facilities to fire up partner universities and awarding bodies.
your learning. M40
Whether it’s personal, intellectual or M25
You will be taught by our tutors who have professional development you’re after,
a wealth of experience behind them. You let us help you achieve your goals!
don’t have to take our word for it, read for LONDON
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Guildford M23
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INSIDE THIS GUIDE Farnham
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Essential Skills Arts and Crafts Accountancy
Leisure
English and maths Media, IT and Activate Cycle Academy
Basic Skills and
GCSEs Science
Care and Counselling
Access to HE
Access to Higher Outdoor
Hairdressing and Beauty
Professional
Education
Therapy
NCFE CACHE Distance
Sports Coaching
Learning
and Fitness
Community Wellbeing Guildford College, Stoke Road, Guildford,
Teaching and Surrey, GU1 1EZ
Programmes
Education Merrist Wood College, Holly Lane, Worplesdon,
Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE
Farnham College, Morley Road, Farnham GU9 8LU
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ESSENTIAL SKILLS ENGLISH AND
Do you want to strengthen your skills in MATHS GCSES
English, maths or IT?
Activate Learning’s essential skills
Functional skills (English, Get the grade you always wanted on our
courses provide an opportunity to
gain an internationally recognised maths and digital) part-time English and maths GCSE courses.
qualification, helping you gain the skills
If you wish to strengthen and become
and confidence you need to succeed.
more confident with your maths, English
If you don’t already hold an English Our courses are part-time with
and digital skills, we can help. Our
Basic work skills functional skills qualifications focus
or maths GCSE grade 4 (C) or higher,
you can study your GCSE qualification
weekday, daytime and evening
options available, specially designed
on developing practical skills and
Learn the skills to get back into work or with Activate Learning completely free of so you can fit studying around your
knowledge, useful in work and everyday
retrain. We offer a wide range of short charge. life and work.
life. Our functional skills courses are
courses delivered by experienced tutors
offered in English, maths and digital. If We know there are many reasons why Achieve your qualification from home
to help you develop the critical skills
you don’t have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or people don’t achieve a grade 4 (C) in with our new online English GCSE and
employers require. Receive help with job
above in maths or English you can study their English or maths GCSE the first time maths GCSE courses. The level of
searching, study digital literacy, improve
for free. . around. Luckily, it’s never too late to try support and expert teaching is the same
your CV or learn new skills in a different
again. that you would receive from an OFSTED
sector. We access a number of funds
rated ‘Good’ provider, but with greater
which means a lot of our courses are free Whether it’s to get better qualifications for
For more information freedom to take control of your learning.
of charge to adult learners. further or higher education, improve your
Call us on 0800 612 6008 or With more flexibility around your study
employability, or simply to prove you can,
visit adult.activatelearning.ac.uk/ methods, you can set your own schedule
ESOL and EFL essentials
taking GCSEs in adulthood is a great
way to regain your confidence, build your
and work at your own pace, balancing
learning with your busy life.
If your first language isn’t English, we skills and bolster your CV.
have courses to help improve your
fluency. We have ESOL (English for
For more information
Speakers of Other Languages) and EFL
Call us on 0800 612 6008 or
(English as a Foreign Language) courses
visit adult.activatelearning.ac.uk/
at multiple levels to help improve your SCAN TO
essentials
English-language skills for life, work or LEARN MORE
education. Our courses cover all aspects
of English language: speaking and
listening, reading and writing, grammar,
vocabulary and pronunciation. SCAN TO
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ACCESS TO HIGHER NCFE CACHE DISTANCE
EDUCATION LEARNING COURSES
Discover your fast-track route to university. LEVEL 2 ONLINE COURSES
Want to be at university this time next We recognise the pressures on mature
year but don’t have the qualifications? learners, such as work, family and
Invest in yourself with an Access to childcare commitments, can make
Higher Education qualification. finding the time to study difficult. Our Learn a new skill with free online courses!
flexible classroom-based courses are
Activate Learning will help you develop From September 2021. Activate Learning » NCFE Certificate in Principles of
offered on a full- and part-time basis. Our
the knowledge, skills, confidence and will be offering FREE* distance learning Dementia Care Level 2: Online
highly experienced team are committed
dedication to progress onto a degree courses, designed to help you learn new
to supporting you through your studies » NCFE Certificate in Understanding
level courses in just one year. Access to skills and boost your career prospects
including any funding, career and Autism Level 2: Online
HE courses are designed especially for within counselling, caring and nursing
learning support you may need.
adult learners aged 19+ who might have related sectors. » NCFE Certificate in Understanding
been out of education a while or wish We offer both campus-based courses at Behaviour that Challenges Level 2:
to return to education to change career. your local college or new online courses, Learn at a time that suits you without the
Online
There is no upper age limit and it’s never meaning that you can study at a time and need to attend college. Our self-directed,
too late to learn. pace to suit you and your lifestyle. independent study courses are fully online, » NCFE Certificate in Understanding
providing a flexible approach to learning Nutrition and Health Level 2: Online
Throughout your time on the programme, that puts you in control. Study from the
we will provide support through a » NCFE Certificate in Understanding Safe
Key programme features: comfort of your own home at a pace and
personal tutor and online tutorials, as well Handling of Medication Level 2: Online
style that fits around your lifestyle. You
» One-year programme as through our telephone hotline. We will won’t be alone; our experienced tutors will » NCFE Certificate in Understanding
work with you to develop a study plan so be on hand with support and guidance Safeguarding and Prevent Level 2:
» Supportive personal tutor
that you can meet coursework deadlines every step of the way. Online
» Equivalent to three A Levels, and schedule study time around your
which means you can achieve other responsibilities. Courses include:
the UCAS points you need for For more information
» NCFE Certificate in Awareness of
university Call us on 0800 612 6008 or
Mental Health Problems Level 2: Online
For more information visit adult.activatelearning.ac.uk
» Designed exclusively for adults Call us on 0800 612 6008 or visit » NCFE Certificate in Children and Young *terms and conditions apply, see
» Widely recognised and adult.activatelearning.ac.uk/access People’s Mental Health Level 2: Online website for more information.
accepted by UK universities » NCFE Certificate in Counselling Skills
» Study for FREE with an Level 2: Online
Advanced Learner Loan » NCFE Certificate in Personal Care
» Designed to fit around your Needs Level 2: Online
lifestyle SCAN TO
» NCFE Certificate in Principles of
LEARN MORE Business Administration Level 2:
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Online
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COMMUNITY WELLBEING
PROGRAMMES
Boost your wellbeing with our free,
government-funded courses.
Our community wellbeing courses are We also offer online community wellbeing
tailored to support your journey to good courses with two types of classes to
emotional health as well as develop choose from. In our online self-directed
your skills, knowledge and confidence. sessions, you will be learning from
Participation can help those managing recorded videos and other carefully
mental health conditions that have a curated resources, at a pace and time
mild-moderate impact on their day that suits you. Or you could try our live
to day lives. online sessions, where you’ll meet with
your tutor and fellow learners virtually.
Offered in a range of exciting subjects
including photography, flower arranging,
animal management, gardening and
For more information
art, you’ll have the opportunity to learn
Call us on 0800 612 6008
something new, meet new people and
email communitywellbeing@
de-stress! Our courses have been
activatelearning.ac.uk or visit
designed to develop your skills and
adult.activatelearning.ac.uk/wellbeing
increase your self-esteem, promoting
ways to enable you to build resilience
and manage your mental health.
You don’t need any prior knowledge
or experience in your chosen subject, SCAN TO
everyone is welcome including LEARN MORE
beginners, those wishing to refresh their
skills and the more experienced. Classes
are delivered at a gentle pace with lots of
support from our friendly tutors.
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LEARNING FOR LEISURE LEARNING FOR LEISURE
ARTS AND CRAFTS MEDIA, IT, AND SCIENCE
Looking to learn a new skill or hone your Our courses, professional equipment and cutting-edge
existing talents in the arts? facilities will give you the tools to develop your skills and
We offer a range of hands-on leisure We also offer online courses,
discover your passion.
courses in art, design, fashion and crafts. specially designed for you to learn
Do you feel in the dark when it comes to Photoshop and Lightroom
A fantastic way to relieve stress, explore at your own pace, in your own home.
computers, maybe you’d like to become
your creativity and meet like-minded Learn from step-by-step instruction With courses for complete beginners
an editing master with Adobe Creative
people, you will be amazed at what you and demonstration, then have a to seasoned professionals, learn to
Cloud, or perhaps you’d like to explore
can achieve. We offer courses for all go yourself. finesse your skills with these powerful
e-media, enhancing your skills in web
abilities so whether you are a complete editing tools.
design, digital photography, digital video
beginner or a practising artist, we’ve got
For more information production and more? Videography
you covered.
Call us on 0800 612 6008 or
On our media, IT and science courses Develop your direction and videography
Courses include: visit adult.activatelearning.ac.uk/
you’ll develop the technical skills to skills then learn how to edit your footage
art-crafts
» Painting and drawing pursue your hobby to its fullest, start your like a pro.
own business or find employment.
» Printed Textiles
Across our colleges we boast television
» Creative Writing SCAN TO For more information
studios, digital video and sound editing
Call us on 0800 612 6008 or
» Printmaking LEARN MORE suites, a radio studio and Apple Mac
visit adult.activatelearning.ac.uk/
computing facilities. We have dark rooms
» Photography med-science
for photography courses and green
» Flower arranging screens for video effects.
Our exciting range of courses give
you endless opportunities to let your We offer courses in: SCAN TO
creativity come alive. Go online to
see our full range and choose from
Interested in a career General computing
LEARN MORE
100s of courses. in the creative arts? Get to grips with the latest software for
work or receive guidance on getting and
Taught by our experienced tutors If you are looking to break into the creative
started with the basics through to more
in professionally equipped industry or build your portfolio, we offer
complex tasks.
studios and workshops, professional courses and training.
classes are fun, supportive Photography
With access to industry-experienced
and practical with plenty of
teachers and visiting experts in Learn to get the most of your SLR,
positive encouragement to
professional-level facilities. Whatever your DSLR or smartphone camera with
improve your technique and
area of interest we can help you prepare for courses in street, travel, landscape
confidence.
a career in this exciting, creative industry. and portrait photography.
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OUTDOOR
Love to be outdoors? At Merrist Wood College, you can
discover a number of ways to engage more with nature
and your love for animals. Across our 400-acre estate
we have a range of learning for leisure and professional
courses to suit every need from flower arranging to
horticulture and animal care.
Animal Management
Arboriculture Over 47% of the UK own a pet. We offer Floristry
learning for leisure courses that give
Arboriculture is the cultivation, Flowers play such an important part in
you introductions to animals such as
management and study of trees. family celebrations, special occasions
British wildlife, small mammals, and
Courses in this subject include skills such and national holidays. With over 50
herpetology. We also offer animal care
as chainsaw use, climbing, plant and medals won at RHS Flower Shows, our
courses, from dog grooming to keeping
soil science and machinery, all to enable courses in floristry will hone and develop
poultry to reptile handling.
you to work in a range of arboriculture your natural creative flair.
careers, such as a Tree Surgeon. Plus, we have a fully functioning farm with
rare breed sheep and cows, pigs, goats,
Alongside practical work on our estate,
chickens, ducks and more. Our highly- Garden Design
you’ll have access to our specialist
qualified tutors are passionate about
workshops, machinery and professional Want to re-design your garden and learn
conservation and have strong links with
level equipment. Merrist Wood College how to survey them to create new and
local organisations such as the Surrey
has been delivering arboriculture courses unique planting designs? With our garden
Wildlife Trust.
for over fifty years.. design courses you can develop your
knowledge of garden design skills and
Countryside Management principles to set yourself up to pursue this
With ongoing environmental challenges as a hobby or as a business.
and pressing concerns to protect and
improve our rural environments, we
offer hands-on courses on habitat
management, wildlife, conservation
and more. Our 400-acre estate with
woodlands, wetlands, livestock, gardens
and grasslands is the perfect outdoor
classroom.
Continued overleaf
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OUTDOOR
Continued
Horticulture Landscaping
Is working in the natural environment Discover techniques and best practices
and leading an outdoor lifestyle your of landscaping, supported by our
dream? If you want to turn you home specialist tutors. We have over 40 years
gardening prowess into a blossoming of experience in teaching landscaping
career or develop your green fingers and have links with the big names in
and add new skills to your portfolio, our industry. On our courses, you’ll benefit
courses will help you sow the seeds of from our amazing facilities including
success. Merrist Wood College has an our dedicated landscaping workshop
established tradition of excellence with and green spaces, and high-quality
strong industry links including the Royal machinery such as dumpers, excavators
Horticultural Society. and rotary cultivators.
We have courses on establishing We have strong industry links including
seeds and flowers, ground preparation, the British Association of Landscape
care and pruning of plants, growing Industries (BALI).
vegetables and many more!
You’ll be learning hands-on in our
outstanding specialist facilities including
our 400 acre estate, glasshouses and
horticulture nurseries.
Coming April 2022!
New Survival Academy courses
set in the glorious woodland of
Merrist Wood College where you’ll
learn core survival skills, how to
create a shelter, forage for wild
foods, light a fire and cook by the For more information
camp stove. Day and overnight Call us on 0800 612 6008 or SCAN TO
experiences for adult groups and visit adult.activatelearning.ac.uk/ LEARN MORE
families available. outdoor
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PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL
ACCOUNTANCY ACTIVATE CYCLE
Are you good with numbers? Do you enjoy
ACADEMY
the challenge of mathematics? You could be
perfect for a stable, well-paid and respected Cycle mechanics training at industry
career in accountancy. recognised standards.
The accountancy profession plays a On campus, you benefit from
We offer the most comprehensive All our training courses are held at
crucial supporting role in all types of regular classes with a college
range of cycle maintenance training our highly acclaimed training centres.
commerce and jobs in this industry are tutor–without having to commit to
courses available in the UK. Our range These state-of-the-art facilities have
always in demand. The skills you learn attending multiple evenings each
of professional training courses are been specifically set up to serve the
studying accountancy are transferable week. Your tutor will review what you
designed for cycle trades people cycle industry.
and highly valued by employers in all have learnt during your online lessons
looking to learn new skills and become
sectors. and will be on hand to provide guidance Our vastly experienced training
accredited with internationally recognised
on progress and assessment. Regular officers ensure that you only
Our industry-standard, AAT approved qualifications or, for people wanting to
discussion with classmates will help to receive the highest level of tuition.
programmes can help take you where begin a career within the cycle trade.
reinforce key points while also providing You will be working with, training on
you want to go.
the additional support and motivation that As the leading training organisation and using the latest tools, bikes and
We have partnered with Mindful comes from being part of a group. authorised by the Association of Cycle equipment from some of the world’s
Education to deliver our AAT courses Traders (ACT) to deliver their range of finest cycle manufacturers and
The AAT is the UK’s
through our flexible online and on Cytech technical training courses, we distributors.
leading professional
campus model. have become the largest and most
body for entry-level
respected training provider to the UK
Online, you will study award-winning accountants. Qualification
cycle trade. For more information
video lessons, which are available on are internationally
Call us on 0800 612 6008 or visit
demand, and can be viewed from your recognised and widely In addition to the range of Cytech
activatecycleacademy.com
phone, tablet or computer–meaning you respected by employers. maintenance courses, we offer a range of
can choose how, when and where you bespoke short cycle mechanics training
want to study. Lessons last for around courses that will further enhance your
45 minutes and are accompanied by For more information skillset. Running from 1 to 3 days, these
animations and motion graphics to bring Call us on 0800 612 6008 or visit training courses are designed to fit both
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concepts to life. Practice questions, adult.activatelearning.ac.uk/ the needs of professionals working in
downloadable lesson materials and accountancy the cycle trade, through to the casual LEARN MORE
interactive case studies help to enhance enthusiast who would like to learn more
the learning experience further and about how to maintain their own bike
learners should expect to spend around from home or out on a ride.
4-6 hours studying independently online SCAN TO
each week.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL
CARE AND COUNSELLING HAIRDRESSING AND
Care
BEAUTY THERAPY
Counselling
Whether you are interested in
As a councillor you could work in
early years, young people or adult
a multitude of settings, including The hair and beauty industry is fast-paced and
care, we’ve worked with NHS
providers to develop programmes
hospital and GP surgeries, schools and innovative, ever-changing with new trends, products
universities, charities and addiction
that combine theoretical study with
organisations, and the workplace. and equipment.
significant practical experience.
If you are interested in a career in A qualification in hairdressing or techniques and treatments, gaining a
At Guildford College, our Care Skills
counselling, looking take the next step in beauty therapy can take you to exciting thorough understanding of the industry
Training Centre will give you a unique
your training or want to use counselling skills places with a colourful choice of career and skills needed to take your career in
insight into careers in health and social
in your work, our qualifications can help. We prospects. You could find yourself hair or beauty to the next level.
care. With a six-bed simulated hospital
offer a range of accredited courses at all managing a spa or salon, becoming self-
ward, fully equipped home care Delivered in our fully equipped modern
levels, from introductory to Level 4, where employed or specialising in your favourite
room and a fully immersive learning salons, you will get plenty of practical
you can gain the skills and experience to field such as extensions, colouring
space, you will have the opportunity to experience using industry standard
practice competently and safely in an array of skincare or makeup.
practice and refine products and equipment. You’ll develop
contexts. You’ll learn a variety of listening and
your skills. Our range of courses can help your confidence and customer service
responding skills which will enhance your
We work closely with the NHS in our interaction with others. boost your career in hair or beauty, skills through professional training and
local areas, as well as local authorities, whatever your ambitions. working hands-on in our commercial
Our friendly tutors are well qualified and salon, with real clients.
care providers and day-care centres, Every year, we successfully train many
experienced practicing counsellors. Learning
allowing you to take part in regular students in becoming fully-qualified
is interactive combining formal teaching with
work experience throughout your beauty therapists and hairdressers. For more information
individual, small-group and whole-group
programme. If you’re looking to get started in the Call us on 0800 612 6008 or visit
activities.
industry or are a professional wanting adult.activatelearning.ac.uk/
to refresh your skills, our nationally hair-beauty
For more information For more information recongnised qualifications will give you
Call us on 0800 612 6008 or Call us on 0800 612 6008 or visit the theoretical knowledge and practical
visit adult.activatelearning. adult.activatelearning.ac.uk/counselling experience to succeed. You’ll gain
ac.uk/care experience across a range of treatments, SCAN TO
develop your product knowledge, and LEARN MORE
improve your confidence by training in
our amazing salons.
Our teaching team are experienced
SCAN TO SCAN TO professionals with good industry
LEARN MORE LEARN MORE links and some are the region’s
top beauty professionals. You’ll
learn to master the latest
18 19PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL
SPORTS COACHING TEACHING AND
AND FITNESS EDUCATION
Kick off your career in sport and fitness! Inspire the next generation and
With national campaigns empowering facilities as well as our brand-new
transform lives through a rewarding career!
more people to adopt active healthy strength and conditioning suite.
A career in teaching goes beyond Whether you’re starting out a career
lifestyles, the opportunities in the sport
Depending on your course choice, learn competitive salaries and generous in teaching and education, returning
and fitness industry are blooming.
how to be an approachable and effective pensions. to work after a break or making a
You could be making an impact on the motivator; encourage people to reach career change, our routes into teaching
Teaching and careers in education can
lives of people of all ages and walks of their fitness goals, create personalised are flexible, effective and local. We offer
be extremely rewarding. You can inspire
life, helping them improve their health, exercise programmes, give advice on full and part-time programmes, designed
the next generation and secure a great
fitness and wellbeing, and seeing first- healthy living, and carry out fitness to fit your commitments and current
career which can open up opportunities
hand the results of your efforts. assessments. You will combine the study education level.
for personal development.
of anatomy, physiology and psychology
Whether you’re looking to retrain Our programmes can help to equip
with biometrics, exercise, health and With teaching, no two days are the same.
and turn your passion into a career you with the knowledge of the latest
lifestyle and develop skills in sport and You can train to teach at any point in
or perhaps already work in the sport pedagogical approaches that you can
exercise massage. your life and even take this qualification
and fitness sector but want to get take into the classroom. Our industry
around the world.
qualified, our courses will help you partners ensure that the programmes we
get ahead of the competition. For more information Our routes into teaching are varied. Some deliver are of a high standard. Our Level
Call us on 0800 612 6008 or visit are more classroom-based, such as the 3 Awards and Diploma in Education and
Our high quality, industry recognised adult.activatelearning.ac.uk/sports Postgraduate Certificate in Education Training are approved by Ascentis. The
qualifications are designed to equip
(PGCE), and others are more practical, PGCE Level 6/7 is awarded by Oxford
you with the skills you need to build
school-based like the apprenticeship. Brookes University, which means you’ll
a successful career in sport and
Our qualifications will lead to careers get twice the pastoral support.
fitness. Programmes can lead to
SCAN TO such as:
careers in coaching and developing,
sports massage, nutrition and sports LEARN MORE » School teacher
For more information
psychology, to name but a few.
» Teaching assistant Call us on 0800 612 6008 or visit
At Merrist Wood College, you’ll have adult.activatelearning.ac.uk/teaching
» Trainer in the workplace
access to our onsite gym, filled with the
latest sports and training equipment » Lecturer in college or university
to help you keep fit and advance
» Teaching English as a foreign
your studies. We also boast
language SCAN TO
football and rugby pitches, an
18-hole championship golf LEARN MORE
course and golf practice
20 21BOOKING AND PAYING
FOR YOUR COURSE
HOW TO BOOK PAYING FOR YOUR COURSE
» Course fees will be listed on the website and
Register for an account online, enrol and pay, or we can take payment online (if no interview is
apply at adult.activatelearning.ac.uk required), by phone or in person.
» Course fees and funding options depend on the
course, your age and circumstances and previous
qualifications. For further information and
Call our friendly team on 0800 612 6008. They are available Monday guidance visit:
to Thursday 8:30am–5pm and Fridays 8:30am–4pm.
adult.activatelearning.ac.uk/learning-with-us/support
Drop into Advice and Admissions at Guildford College, » You may even be eligible for free or reduced concession
Farnham College and Merrist Wood College: fees, please contact our Advice and Admissions team on
0800 612 6008 for full details.
» On enrolment, please let us know if you are applying for
Farnham College Guildford College Merrist Wood College a loan or if your employer is funding your course.
(in term) (in term) (in term and out of term)
Mon–Wed: 8am–4:30pm Mon–Wed: 8.30am–5pm Mon–Thu: 8:30am–5pm
Thu: 8:15am–4:30pm Tue–Thu: 8:30am–6:30pm Fri: 8:30am–4pm
Fri: 8:15am–4pm Friday: 8:30am–4pm
call 08006126008 to (out of term)
check opening hours Mon–Thu: 8:30am–5pm
during holidays Fri: 8:30am–4pm STUDY NOW, PAY LATER
» If you’re aged 19 or older on the first day of your course,
you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan
Some courses require an interview or assessment before enrolling;
just apply online, by phone or in person and we will agree a time for » Study any Level 3 (A Level equivalent) qualification or above
your interview or assessment. This is purely to make sure the course » You don’t start to repay it until you earn £25,725 per year
is the right level for you and suitable for your goals. Typically, the
courses that require interviews are professional qualifications or » Eligibility doesn’t depend on your income or credit score
are eligible for funding.
If you have any questions about our courses before you enrol, our
friendly team will be happy to help.
22 230800 612 6008
enquiries@activatelearning.ac.uk
adult.activatelearning.ac.uk
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