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New courses added for 2025/26

The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online.

Looking for a course? City Lit has you covered. We have lots of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events — more than any other college in London.

Whether you’re interested in a one-off talk or taster class, a short course over a few weeks, or a year-long programme. You'll find a course to suit your schedule and goals.

We offer online courses as well as hybrid and blended learning, and in-person courses in London.

 

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With our daytime, evening, and weekend courses, there's course that is convenient for you.

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Wellbeing & Massage

Gain skills in wellbeing

Speech Therapy

Manage your stammer

Performing Arts

Drama, Dance & Music

City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

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All our courses are led by expert tutors including published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals; and they look forward to sharing their valuable knowledge and experience with you.


City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

 

 

 

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  1. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  3. Gua Sha body massage: CPD workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 31 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Mark Woollard
    Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine practice in which a tool is used to scrape people’s skin in order to reduce inflammation and chronic pain. It can also help to relieve muscular pain and tension.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  4. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  5. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  7. Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £60.00
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  8. Plump and Glow facial: a CPD workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 21 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Mark Woollard
    Want to offer your clients, friends or family fresh, glowing skin? This excellent treatment can be offered to anyone of any age or gender!
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  9. French 3 upper: conversation
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephanie Radet
    Come and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French television, radio news and newspaper articles.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  10. Mobile Hot and Cold Stone Therapy: a CPD workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 4 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Mark Woollard
    This course is specifically aimed at the mobile therapist wishing to offer clients a hot and cold stone massage, without the need to carry a massive traditional hot stone heater around with you!
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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