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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. Essenian Healing: workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Antonello Brunetti
    Discover this ancient form of Spiritual-Energy Healing. Learn Auric Reading techniques using the Anatomy of physical and subtle bodies. Identify the emotional reasons behind illnesses, promoting a deeper understanding of the root causes. Perform Energy Healing therapies using Vibrational Sound, Acupressure and Essential Oils.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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  2. NADA Protocol ear acupuncture
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Farrah Idris
    Do you want to become a certified NADA ear practitioner?
    The NADA Protocol is a five-point ear acupuncture treatment that effectively reduces stress and anxiety, chronic pain, symptoms of addiction, supports smoking cessation, weight management and boost overall wellbeing.
    Full fee £509.00 Senior fee £509.00 Concession £509.00
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  3. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £249.00
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  4. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £209.00
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  5. Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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  6. Emergency First Aid at Work: Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 26 Jul 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Steven Faerber
    Do you know what to do if there is an accident at work or someone complains of chest pains? Gain a qualification in emergency first aid and acquire the knowledge and confidence to help someone until the emergency services arrive. Please bring photographic ID.







    Please note: This course is excluded from our usual refund and transfer policy. Please ensure you read the course outline fully to ensure the course is right for you. Transfers are not possible once the course has started.







    Cancellations must be made in writing 21 days before the start of the course to be eligible for a refund and a 20% admin charge will be deducted from the refund amount.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  7. ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage: fast-track
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 13 Sep 2025 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Oge Okoh
    Considering massage therapy as a career? Learn the theory and practice of massage at a professional level. City Lit is a leading training provider in London for Massage and Complementary Therapies, providing outstanding achievement at high industry standards. Our courses are taught by experienced and practising industry professionals who have current knowledge of the massage sector.







    The application process is open until 13 September 2025. If you’ve applied for this course and not heard back from us, please email us on health@citylit.ac.uk, or call us (Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00) on 020 8142 4577.







    We have a limited number of free places on this course under the government's Free Courses for Jobs initiative.





    The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 24 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information Click here





    The course fee is £1679.00. 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 £1679.00. 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 £1,679.00 Senior fee £1,679.00 Concession £1,679.00
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  8. TSUBOKI Japanese face massage
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 13 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Janet Whitehead
    TSUBOKI is Japanese Face Massage that is a wonderfully relaxing yet energising treatment suitable for men or women who want to feel good on the inside and look good on the outside. Rejuvenate your face and reduce wrinkles! Learn Tsuboki Japanese facial massage techniques to use on friends and family.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  9. Counselling: an introduction
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025 (and 14 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Nadia Perez
    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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  10. Dynamic stretching(clothed): a CPD workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Alex Brennan

    Learn effective stretching techniques which can be done with client fully clothed, to improve mobility and release deep seated muscle tension.

    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00
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  11. Plump and Glow facial: a CPD workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 15 Nov 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    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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  12. French 2 upper: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Michel Willame
    Continue to improve your lower intermediate French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course. The course will help you consolidate and further develop your speaking and listening skills. You will also discover more about the French speaking world .The course is suitable if you have recently completed a 'French 2 upper: module 2' course or equivalent.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  13. Mobile Hot and Cold Stone Therapy: a CPD workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 4 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    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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  14. Gua Sha body Massage: CPD Workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 11 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Mark Woollard
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  15. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
    Rating:
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