Specialist Learning Courses
From vocational courses and qualifications in care work, Access to Higher Education, British Sign Language (BSL) and teacher training to specialist courses in speech therapy and courses for students with learning difficulties.
Get in touch on 020 7831 7831 Monday-Friday between 10am-5pm.
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City Lit gift vouchers- the perfect gift
Looking for that perfect present? Treat someone to the gift of learning with a course at City Lit. Available from £10, our gift vouchers can be used to book a place on any of our courses, from London walks and food tasting to museum visits, poetry and much more. Simply purchase your voucher and the recipient can choose from thousands of courses, at a time which suits them.From: £10.00 -
Working towards English entry 1 for Deaf people
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course is suitable for those who have completed Basic English skills for deaf people course but not quite ready for English Entry 1 for deaf people course yet. You will continue to learn new vocabulary and practise reading and writing basic information about yourself. This course has no exams.Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
Basic English skills for Deaf people
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course is suitable if you have arrived in the UK from abroad and need to acquire basic English skills, or if you missed out on education at school due to communication barriers.You will develop basic skills in reading notices around you, learn new vocabulary and practise writing basic information about yourself. This course has no exam.Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
Level 3 certificate in BSL
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIdeal if you have passed level 2 in BSL and are ready to develop the knowledge and skills you need to achieve the level 3 qualification, accredited by Signature.
The course fee is £1265, plus an upfront fee of £234 payable at the time of your enrolment.
If you’re unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England (SFE) to help cover the cost, repayable after the course ends. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans
If you’re unable to pay the upfront fee, 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 020 7492 2500 or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk
For more information, please call Sign Language and Lipreading on 020 7492 2725.Full fee: £1,499.00Senior fee: £1,499.00Concession: £1,499.00 -
Pre-level 2 in BSL: refresher
Course Date: Tue 17 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you have passed level 1 in BSL but are not quite ready to do level 2, this course is for you. Practise storytelling, having conversations and presenting information to others in an unhurried and friendly class. This is not an exam class, but you will receive an attendance certificate.Full fee: £289.00Senior fee: £231.00Concession: £197.00 -
Childcare: level 1 Award in working with children (offsite)
Course Date: Tue 17 Sep 2019
Location on this date: Sidings Community CentreThis is a knowledge-based qualification that builds your basic knowledge and understanding of the needs of young children, aged from birth to five years in a range of settings. You will learn about supporting children’s development, from healthy eating to planning activities and keeping children safe from harm. This course is recommended if you do not already have a level 1 qualification, you have English as an additional language, learning difficulties or you are a parent wishing to develop your parenting skills.
This course is FREE if one of the following applies:
a) You are employed and earn less than £20,572.50 . You need to have lived in the UK or EU for the last 3 years and be a citizen of the UK or a country within the EU. You may also be eligible for this funding in other circumstances. When you come for assessment or enrolment, bring a pay slip dated within 3 months of the course start date, or a current employment contract that shows your gross salary.
Or
b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance or Employment & Support Allowance (WRAG). Please bring proof of income to your assessment or enrolment.
Or
c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit), earn less than £338 a month (individual claims) or £541 a month (household claims) and are doing the course to become employed or move into more sustainable employment.
Call 020 7831 7831 for more information.Full fee: £379.00Senior fee: £379.00Concession: £0.00 -
BSL level 1
Course Date: Tue 17 Sep 2019 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHave you always wanted to learn British Sign Language and communicate with Deaf people? Develop the skills you need to gain the level 1 BSL qualification, accredited by Signature. The fees for BSL level 1 courses include a year's subscription to Signworld.
You may wish to study BSL without the pressure of an exam, or just for fun. We can arrange for you to be taught without a formal final assessment and you will receive a certificate of attendance.Full fee: £639.00Senior fee: £639.00Concession: £470.00 -
Access to HE diploma: humanities and social science (evenings)
Course Date: Tue 17 Sep 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetApplications to the 2019/20 cohort are now closed. Shortlisted candidates will receive an email from us inviting them to interview by Friday, June 14th.
Please click "start assessment" to be notified when applications reopen for 2020/21.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Humanities and Social Science) is a qualification designed for those who have left school without the usual qualifications and wish to progress to university study. It is a highly intensive, fast-track route to higher education where you will complete the equivalent of 3 A-Levels in one year, and requires attendance two nights per week (on Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 6-9.15pm, as well as tutorials every two weeks (from 5pm) and substantial private study.
The course fee is £2823, plus an upfront fee of £199 payable at the time of your enrolment.
If you’re unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England (SFE) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learning Loan is written off on completion of a Higher Education degree course. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans
If you’re unable to pay the upfront fee, 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 020 7492 2500 or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk
For more information, please call Humanities and social studies on 020 7492 2652.Full fee: £3,022.00Senior fee: £3,022.00Concession: £3,022.00 -
Lipreading taster session
Course Date: Tue 17 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome along to this free, fun taster session to experience what a lipreading class is like. Aimed at those who use spoken English as their main means of communication. Suitable for people who have little or no knowledge of lipreading.Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
Introduction to BSL
Course Date: Tue 17 Sep 2019 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetInterested in learning British Sign Language? Learn some basic vocabulary and grammar, and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £151.00Concession: £129.00 -
English grammar and language awareness for Deaf people
Course Date: Wed 18 Sep 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course is suitable for those who have achieved English Entry 2 and/or English Entry 3 but not quite ready for the next level. The tutor will focus on your individual grammatical skills and prepare you for the next level. This course has no exams.Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
Becoming confident on the Internet and email - for Deaf people
Course Date: Wed 18 Sep 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIs the Internet a mystery to you? Do you want to surf the web efficiently and safely? This complete course for beginners will take you from very start of an internet connection to being able to search and use the web effectively to find information, complete forms, buy goods, watch TV on-line, and maintain security at all times. This course will take you from the setting up of web-based email accounts to be being able to use emails safely, securely and confidently in both formal and informal situations.Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
BSL level 2
Course Date: Wed 18 Sep 2019 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHave you passed your BSL level 1 and are you ready for a level 2 course? Build your skills and knowledge and achieve a level 2 qualification, accredited by Signature.Full fee: £869.00Senior fee: £869.00Concession: £644.00 -
Everyday maths for Deaf people
Course Date: Thu 19 Sep 2019 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course is suitable if you have arrived in the UK from abroad and need to acquire basic Maths skills or if you missed out on education at school here in UK due to communication barriers. During this course you will work with basic numbers, measures, shapes and use of data. It is a very practical course and the skills you learn can be applied to your every day life contexts. This course has no exams.Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
Preparing to work in adult social care: level 1
Course Date: Fri 20 Sep 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAre you considering a career in adult social care? Do you want to find out more about different roles and feel confident in applying for volunteering opportunities? This course will develop your understanding of the responsibilities, values, skills and attitudes needed. It aims to give you an introduction into adult social care and an accredited Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care.
This course is FREE if one of the following applies:
a) You are employed and earn less than £20,572.50 . You need to have lived in the UK or EU for the last 3 years and be a citizen of the UK or a country within the EU. You may also be eligible for this funding in other circumstances. When you come for assessment or enrolment, bring a pay slip dated within 3 months of the course start date, or a current employment contract that shows your gross salary.
Or
b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance or Employment & Support Allowance (WRAG). Please bring proof of income to your assessment or enrolment.
Or
c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit), earn less than £338 a month (individual claims) or £541 a month (household claims) and are doing the course to become employed or move into more sustainable employment.
Call 020 7831 7831 for more information.Full fee: £499.00Senior fee: £499.00Concession: £0.00
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