Community Based Adult Learning
Adults across Glasgow are taking part in learning where they are developing their skills and confidence, meeting new people and making positive changes.
Community-based adult learning organisations provide a range of programmes which include help with reading, writing, spelling and numbers, English language (ESOL) and digital. Adults come together in small groups where they are supported by trained tutors to move forward on their lifelong learning journey.
Adult learning is available to anyone who is 16 or above.
Click on the sections below to find out more.
Please note, these classes are not suitable for tourists and visitors to Glasgow who are only staying for a short time.
To enquire about English Language classes contact us at glasgowslearning@glasgowlife.org.uk
Don’t forget to include the area of Glasgow you live in, so we can direct you to a suitable Area Team.
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English for Speakers of Other Languages/ English as a foreign language
This section is for anyone aged 16 or over with English as a second language who is interested in improving their English reading, writing, speaking and listening.
These classes in the community and college are available at different levels so the first step is usually to go to an assessment session so that you know what class is best for you.
Learners benefit from improving their English in many ways. This includes being able to understand important information, express opinions and ideas, meet people and make friends, increase employability, being less isolated, integrate into community and improve health and well-being.
Call 0800 027 6402 for more information and to get started.
If you are aged 16 or above who lives, works or studies in Glasgow and wants to improve your reading, writing and numbers' skills there is a range of free learning programmes waiting to be discovered.
Adult literacy and numeracy learning is designed to meet individual needs and takes place in community venues across the city.
You may want to improve your skills for a range of reasons to help you get better at:
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filling in forms
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helping children with homework
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understanding bills and bank statements
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skills for work
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understanding information to open doors to new opportunities
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and much more
Some learning providers also offer qualifications.
In addition to developing skills, many adult learners also tell us that their confidence, health and well-being has improved, helping them to live fuller lives.
To find out where you can get help with reading, writing and numbers, search our online database or contact our Freephone helpline on 0800 027 6402.
For more information or to request promotional materials, please email glasgowslearning@glasgowlife.org.uk
Community projects and other organisations deliver a range of learning courses across the city which can help:
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Promote health and well-being, e.g. relaxation, healthy cooking, dementia training, positive mental health;
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Develop employability skills
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Support cultural engagement and creativity, e.g. Museum-based programmes; craft classes, music workshops
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Broaden involvement in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related learning
Organisations promote their learning programmes in local libraries and other community venues.
Ionnsachadh Gàidhlig - Gaelic Learning
Glasgow Life offers sessions for adults that range from introducing learners to basic vocabulary to becoming more adept at interaction in Gaelic concerning personal interests or current events.
For further information on any of these opportunities or to register an interest please email gaeliclearning@glasgowlife.org.uk or telephone 0141 287 2839.
Tha Glaschu Beò a’ tabhann chlasaichean do dh’inbhich bho ìre tòiseachaidh gus an ruig iad ìre far am bi iad comasach air beagan Gàidhlig a labhairt agus sgileil ann an conaltradh mu chùisean pearsanta no tachartsan làthaireil. Tha sinn gu làithreach a’ dèanamh ath-sgrùdadh air ar tairgse agus a’ cur barrachd ris mar bhios a’ bhliadhna a’ dol air adhart.
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh mu na cothroman sin no airson ùidh a chlàradh, cuiribh post-dealain gu gaeliclearning@glasgowlife.org.uk no cuiribh fòn air 0141 287 2839.
For more information visit Glaschu Beò
Awards and Accreditation
We know that many adults involved in community-based learning value the opportunity to achieve a recognised award or qualification. As adult learning is shaped and delivered in ways that best meet the needs of leaners, working towards a qualification is just one option. If a learner is interested in this, providers are usually flexible in the ways they support adults evidence their learning and achieve their award.
Glasgow’s Learning partners are committed to supporting adult learners to access community-based vocational, accredited, credit-rated and certificated learning programmes, including the Community Achievement Award, Adult Achievement Awards, SQA and other qualifications.
Examples of this includes Adult Literacy and Numeracy learners having the opportunity to undertake SQA units in Communications and Numeracy and ESOL learners achieving SQA qualifications at different levels.
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is the national accreditation and awarding body in Scotland and the main purpose of the SQA is to work with learning providers like ourselves to provide high quality, flexible and relevant qualifications that are inclusive and accessible to all.