Adult & Community

What Our Students Say

I think I’ve really enjoyed the fact that I’ve had to make new friendships, especially because I didn’t know anyone coming in – but after the first few weeks I think I’ve adapted to it really well.

Dan

“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”

Harrison

“So the tutors are great for a number of reasons – they’re casual, you don’t feel like you’re being forced to do anything that’s uncomfortable, they’re not strict, they’ll have a laugh with you if you want to and they know how to get stuff done when they need to if we’re on a bit of a time crunch, but they also know how to have a bit of fun and not put pressure on you – and they’re great, they’re always there to give you information if you need it for at-home tasks and they’re always on Google Hangouts to message you if you need anything and they get back to you really quickly.”

Rachel

Did you know!

  • Four students and teachers won at the Leeds Adult Learning Awards this year!
  • We are a ‘College of Sanctuary’ due to our support for the refugee community
  • Our ESOL Photography Club helps students grow together and express themselves through art

About Adult & Community

Our Adult and Community provision offers a selection of exciting courses for 19+ learners. These courses include part-time vocational courses, Access courses and hobby and leisure courses that are aimed at the local community. Whether you want to upskill, change career, professionally develop, or try something new, we have a course for you.

To get an idea of where you could be learning, come to one of our open events and tour our extensive facilities.

The ESOL department was rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

  • More than 2,000 learners each year develop their language skills and gain qualifications through this department.
  • The ESOL department was awarded the Pearson Award 2017 for FE team of the year.
  • The ESOL department has one of the highest achievement rates in the UK.

Safeguarding

We are committed to making sure all students and staff are protected from harm. All staff are trained in safeguarding and child protection, and our dedicated Safeguarding team is on hand for advice and support. Don’t stay silent, we are here for you.
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