Adult Education

Adult Education

 

Adult Education is rightly regarded as one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences of adult life. Adults study for a variety of reasons, among them career development, personal satisfaction or just for a hobby.

 

Education can range from a free 1 hour pottery class at your local community centre to a 3 year full time degree course leading onto a Masters or even a Phd.

 

Nowadays e-learning is becoming more and more popular. For students that want to study at home in their own time e-learning has alot to offer.

 

There are a number of ways to approach adult education. Here are some of the options

• Part time
• Distance learning
• E-Learning
• College
• University
• Community based

To find out more about these options and more besides just get in touch with the organisations below.

 

NIACE (The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education - England and Wales)

Niace is a non-government organisation working for more and different adult learners.

Visit the Niace website.|

 

The OU (Open University)

The Open University is the UK's only University dedicated to distance learning.

Visit the Open University Website  |

 

Coleg Gwent

Coleg Gwent is the largest further education college in Wales and one of the largest in the UK.

Visit the Coleg Gwent Website|

 

BBC Ready to Learn

Personal stories revealing how learners turned their lives around.

Visit the Ready to Learn Website|

 

Learndirect

Learnirect is a nationally recognised brand for learning and is the largest e-learning network of its kind in the world.

Visit the Learndirect Website|

 

RISE

RISE is a unique service offered throughout Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen which meets the individual needs of each and every learner.

Visit the RISE Website|