Adult and Community Learning

Islington Council is enrolling new learners now for our 2010-2011 courses.

All of our courses are free and take place in modern, friendly learning centres across the borough. Subject areas include:

• Learning English as a second language (ESOL)
• Everyday English
• Everyday maths
• IT, computers and using the internet
• Skills for employment
• Career planning
• And many more

You can use these web pages to find out more about our learning centres and the courses they offer. If you need further information or have any questions call 020 7527 5782 or email acl@islington.gov.uk

Who are our courses for?

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

About our learning centres

Islington Council has five main learning centres. Each centre is equipped with computers, interactive whiteboards, printers and broadband internet.

Click on the links below for the full addresses and to download course details for each centre.

• Arsenal Red Zone Learning Centre, at Arsenal Emirates Stadium
• Finsbury Park Learning Zone, between Finsbury Park and Crouch Hill
• Islington and City Learning Centre, Highbury (temporary venue until December 2010)
• Hargrave Park Learning Centre, near Archway
• 3Corners Learning Centre, between Farringdon and Angel

(Family Learning courses are run in some of our centres and in some other venues)

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

Information, Advice and Guidance and Progression

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

Contact us

To sign up or for more information drop in to the centre. 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.

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.”