Adult and Community Learning

About our courses

Each year thousands of adults and families attend free courses across Islington. Learning with us gives you a chance to study near home in a relaxed, friendly environment.

We run many practical courses, including

• learning English as a second language (ESOL)
• everyday English and maths
• computer skills
• supporting children’s learning
• skills for employment and help to find work
• and many more!

Courses can help you improve your own skills in computers, English and maths, help your child with their homework, gain confidence, prepare for a college course or get a new job.

Who are our courses for?

Our courses are for Islington residents or parents with children in Islington schools. You must be 19 or over, unemployed or low waged, or receiving Job seeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit or Incapacity Benefit.

Find a course near you

Our courses are based in our learning centres – 3 Corners, Arsenal Red Zone, First Steps and Hargrave Park, as well as other community venues, such as schools, children’s centres and community centres.

You can download course brochures for Central, South and North Islington at the bottom of this page.

North Islington includes Holloway, Finsbury Park, Tuffnell Park, Archway and Crouch Hill.

Central Islington includes Highbury, Arsenal, York Way and Newington Green.

South Islington includes Farringdon, Old Street, Angel and Caledonian Road.

About our learning centres

Islington Council has four main learning centres. Each centre is equipped with computers, interactive whiteboards, printers and broadband internet. You can find out where they are by downloading the course brochures at the bottom of this page.

All our main learning centres are wheelchair accessible. Please contact us to discuss any additional access requirements.

Information, advice, guidance and progression

As part of your course we will help you to explore opportunities for further training and education or how to move into paid or voluntary work.

Contact us

For more information drop in to the learning centre nearest you. Or contact the venue where the course is taking place. You can also call us on 020 7527 5782 or email acl@islington.gov.uk

We can help you decide on which course might suit you best and discuss and questions or support you may need, such as childcare or access requirements.

How to sign up

Come along to your local learning centre during enrolment week where our friendly staff will check your skills and advise which course is right for you. You can also contact the venue or come along to the drop-in sessions at your local learning centre to sign up for courses.

Enrolment days

Come along to your local learning centre during enrolment days where our friendly staff will check your skills and advise which course is right for you. You can also contact the venue or come along to the drop-in sessions at your local learning centre to sign up for courses

Wednesday 18 and Thursday 18 April 2012 9.30am-4pm

First Steps learning centre, Arsenal Red Zone Learning Centre, 3Corners learning centre and Hargrave Park learning Centre

During half term week, Monday 13 to Friday 17 February, there are no courses or drop-in sessions.  

 

Learner profile - Lopez Bennett

"When I first dropped in to my local learning centre I couldn't use a computer and needed help with my maths and English. I've taken a few courses to brush up on those skills and now feel much more confident. The tutors have been so encouraging and helped me take learning at my own pace. I'm now studying towards a qualification in Health and Social Care at college and want to get a job working with the elderly."  

Learner profile - Jeremias Quezada

“I’d like to train for a career in construction, but colleges expect good levels of writing and computer skills, which I have struggled with in the past. I’ve been learning here since February. The tutors are really friendly and patient and the courses are practical. My writing and typing have improved so much since I first signed up. I feel much more prepared for my future.”