Adult Education

GCSE is the course for you:

• If you don’t already have a C grade in English or Maths GCSE
• If you are confident that you know the subject well
• You want a revision class to prepare you and enter you for the summer exams

Functional Skills is the course for you:

• If you don’t have a C grade in GCSE or a pass grade in Functional skills Level 2
• If you are worried or unsure about returning to education
• If you have had a bad (unmotivated) experience of education – You will soon feel pleased with your progress
• Functional skills are recognised qualifications themselves, but can also give you the perfect base to progress to GCSE

Pre GCSE is the course for you:

• If you need a short knowledge booster before taking the GCSE course
• If you have been away from education for a while
• You want to boost your confidence in Maths and English
• This is the perfect stepping stone for the GCSE course

Everyday English and maths is the course for you:

If you struggle with reading, writing and everyday maths.

You are working at Pre entry, Entry Level 1 or Entry Level 2 in maths or English.

If you are a fluent speaker of English (if not ESOL is for you)

This course will help get you started on your journey to read and write English confidently, express your opinions and use numbers and maths in your everyday life.

This small class is a supportive one and you will be encouraged to work towards your own goals, at your own pace with help from your tutor.

The course is for fluent speakers of English who need help with reading, writing and maths in a supportive and caring environment.

ESOL is the course for you:

• If your first language is not English
• If you studied / lived in another country
• and you want to improve your English for your Job, your life or your children

This course runs September to July.

We also run an ESOL summer school for 2 weeks at the end of July

This 10 week course has been developed to support participants to gain confidence in understanding and using everyday IT programs. Ideal for those who feel they require further education around a variety of digital skills, whether it is for personal or career development this course will support individuals in becoming more digitally competent.

AAT is the course for you if:

• you want an accounting qualification recognised by employers.
• you want a career change to a field where pay and promotion prospects are good.
• you are returning to work.
• you are self employed.

Not sure what level you are – take the AAT skills check to find out.

The Teaching Award is the course for you if :

• you want an insight into many aspects of teaching in the FE / post compulsory / adult education / training sector such as assessment, legislation and inclusive practice
• you want to develop knowledge and skills related to teaching and learning in a range of contexts in order to achieve a nationally recognised level 3 qualification.
• you are a trainer in the voluntary sector, training personnel in commerce, industry, the public sector, the NHS and HM Forces along with technicians and support staff in further and adult education
• you want to teach in an FE / adult education setting – Award and Diploma.

Why do A-levels or Level 3 courses as an adult :

• Large choice of A-levels and Level 3 courses to choose from
• Study along side 16-19 students
• Lessons between the hours of 9-4 Monday – Friday
• If you have not got a full Level 3 qualification already your tuition could be funded
• Normal entry requirements apply (see courses for details)
• As an adult you can do just 1 A-level or up to 3 A-levels (course chunks).
• Adults unfortunately cannot study T-levels
• Depending on your circumstances some students can be funded to do a Level 3 course. Email Student.Journey2@cirencester.ac.uk to see if you qualify.

Email student.journey2@cirencester.ac.uk for more information or apply for your courses through the course pages on our website