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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. Counselling: an introduction
    Evening
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    Course start date:  Wed 14 Jan 2026 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Angela Christie

    Enhance your personal skills, learn more about yourself and take your first step in counselling training on this primarily experiential course, underpinned by the 3 main theoretical approaches in counselling.  We have courses running daytimes, evenings and weekends. Whatever your schedule, you can find a course that works for you!

    Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £259.00
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  2. VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
    Course start date:  Fri 16 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Alex Brennan
    This specialist qualification will equip you with a range of advanced techniques required by sports massage practitioners. Recommended for practitioners who are currently working in sport and active leisure, including osteopaths, physiotherapists, sports therapists and massage therapists. You must have completed the ITEC level 3 diploma in Sports Massage or equivalent and be capable of working independently.



    The course fee is £1299.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £811.00. The remaining fee of £488.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Health & Wellbeing on 020 8142 4577. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans
    Full fee £1,299.00 Senior fee £1,299.00 Concession £1,299.00
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  3. Reflexology workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 18 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Janet Lee
    Discover the principles of foot reflexology. Learn the basic principles and experience how this method can boost the body’s ability to relax and rebalance during a class offering guided massage sequences.
    Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00
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  4. French beginners: module 1
    Last Few Places, Evening
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    Course start date:  Mon 19 Jan 2026 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Daniel Fernandez

    Learn French on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.

    Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the how will I be taught section below.

    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  5. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  6. Italian 2 upper at a gentle pace: module 2
    Course start date:  Thu 22 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Maria Fontana

    Italian 2 upper at a gentle pace is for learners who have been studying Italian for about two+ years and who wish to take things a bit more slowly. The pace of the course is determined by the level of the learners in conjunction with the course tutor. 

    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  7. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  8. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £199.00
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  9. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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  10. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  11. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £249.00
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  12. Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00
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  13. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  14. Understanding trauma
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Thu 5 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Myriam Ferreira

    This one-day course provides a foundational understanding of trauma, its effects, and basic assessment tools. Learn to recognise trauma responses, apply trauma-informed care principles, and create supportive environments for individuals affected by trauma. Ideal for professionals and caregivers

    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
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  15. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £219.00
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