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Online Courses in Adult Learning

Learn from the comfort of your own home

Our online courses give you the flexibility to learn from home while still enjoying live, interactive teaching with our experienced tutors. With over 100 online courses each term, you can develop new skills, build confidence, and stay connected, wherever you are.


Why learn online with us?

  • Live, tutor-led sessions in real time
  • Join from home or work using any suitable device
  • Daytime and evening classes available
  • Small groups with personalised support
  • A friendly and inclusive learning environment

Whether you are starting something new or returning to a subject you enjoy, online learning makes it easy to fit study around your life.


What you can study online

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Languages

Learn to speak with confidence through interactive, real-time language classes. Courses available in:

  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • German
  • French
  • Japanese

Suitable for beginners through to advanced learners.

Explore Languages courses


English and maths

Boost your qualifications and skills with:

  • GCSE English and maths
  • Functional Skills courses

These courses support work, study, and everyday life, with guidance from specialist tutors.

Explore English and Maths courses


Exercise

Stay active at home with sessions that support strength, balance, and wellbeing:

  • Pilates
  • Tai Chi

Perfect for beginners, improvers, and mixed abilities.

Explore Exercise courses


Arts and Photography

Develop your creativity from your own space through practical online sessions, including:

  • Photography
  • Watercolour painting

Learn techniques step by step and receive live tutor feedback.

Explore Arts and Photography Courses


Cookery and nutrition

Cook along from your kitchen and learn how food supports health and wellbeing:

  • Nutrition workshops
  • Home cookery sessions

You will receive recipes, guidance, and practical tips you can use immediately.

Explore Cookery and Nutrition courses


Computing and IT

Build essential digital skills for work and everyday life. Courses include:

  • Microsoft Office
  • Social media skills
  • Running and marketing a business
  • Digital marketing
  • Career essentials

Ideal for beginners and those wanting to progress professionally.

Explore Digital Skills courses


History and culture

Explore fascinating topics from the comfort of home, such as:

  • Royal history
  • Social and cultural themes

Delivered through tutor-led presentations and group discussion.

Explore History and Culture courses


Psychology

Gain insight into how people think and behave through accessible and engaging online sessions.

Explore Psychology courses


Lipreading and managing hearing loss

Specialist online courses that support communication, confidence, and practical strategies for everyday situations.

Explore Lipreading courses


Family learning

Free online workshops for parents and carers to support children’s learning, confidence, and wellbeing at home.

Explore Family Learning courses


English for speakers of other languages

Build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English. Courses include:

  • ESOL
  • English for Hongkongers

Online classes are friendly, supportive, and designed for different ability levels.

Explore ESOL courses


How to enrol

Our courses run over a period of weeks in Autumn, Spring and Summer. Enrolments open eight to ten weeks prior to the term starting. We also offer more specific one-day workshops throughout the year.

Enrolments open every term in March, July and November. If courses have already started you may still be able to join so please contact us.

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  • Reviewed: 01 Dec 2025