From diplomacy student to future academic
Before coming to the UK, Farhad was studying Diplomacy at a university in Afghanistan while working as a manager. During his final semester, the situation…
English
Gaining independence through learning
Constancia moved to London with her husband and daughter before later settling in Birmingham, where she has now lived for 24 years. After many years…
Finding calmness through words
Finding calmness through words. We’re excited to introduce a new course – Creative Writing for Wellbeing.
A great role model for her siblings
A great role model for her siblings
Charlotte’s journey in education has been full of challenges. During her teen years, she had to relocate to…
“Wow, did you write that?” GCSE English Success, 36 years later
English didn’t seem important to me at 16, but it is now. I think in a different way. I’ve surprised others with what I’ve learned.
Learner to leader
Catherine joined an English course so she could gain the qualification she needed to train to be a sensory play therapist for children. At first,…
Outstanding Learner Awards 2025: The Story of the Night
Their stories reveal the ripple effects of learning. You could hear it in Kamel’s story…
Yasmin’s now got the confidence to want to be heard
A chance encounter started a series of events that changed her life. Her words, her voice, her heritage have now been recognised through a national…
Why reading matters and 3 simple tips to read more
Reading helps us understand and helps us feel understood…
ESOL – Level 2
Course information Who is this course for? Adults (19+) who speak another language and want to improve their English to live and work in the…
ESOL – Level 1
Course information Who is this course for? Adults (19+) who speak another language and want to improve their English to live and work in the…
ESOL – Entry 3
Course information Who is this course for? Adults (19+) who speak another language and want to improve their English to live and work in the…