Specialist learning

Specialist Learning Courses

From vocational courses and qualifications in care work, Access to Higher EducationBritish Sign Language (BSL) and teacher training to specialist courses in speech therapy and courses for students with learning difficulties.

Courses available both in-person and online

Join us in the heart of London for in-person classes. Our modern campus in Covent Garden is easy to reach and buzzing with creativity. With modern purpose-built facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, it’s the perfect space to support your learning journey. Explore our facilities >

Prefer learning online? Our live online courses bring expert teaching to you, wherever you are.

Whether you choose to study in-person or online, all our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. Wherever and however you want to learn, we’re here for you.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £181.00
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  2. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00
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  3. Maths for deaf people: FS Maths (entry 3) - part 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street





    This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in Maths. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  4. Lipreading and managing hearing loss: beginners module 1
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Nicola Hicks
    This class is suitable for total beginners who have little or no experience of lipreading or who have completed a lipreading class at any level in the past, but want to go back to basics. You will learn how to recognise some sounds that are visible on the lips and how to use other tactics to support lipreading and how to manage hearing loss.







    This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.







    See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £155.00 Concession £120.00
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  5. Lipreading and managing hearing loss: beginners module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Christine Hathway
    This class is suitable for if you have completed beginners modules 1 and 2 or have completed a lipreading class in the past and already have a basic understanding of lipreading theory and fingerspelling. You will develop your lipreading and fingerspelling skills and build your confidence.







    This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.







    See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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  6. Lipreading and managing hearing loss: advanced
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Adam Gurney
    Develop your lipreading skills and strategies for face-to-face communication and keep up-to-date with relevant equipment and services. This course is suitable if you have completed a lipreading class at improvers' level.







    This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.
    Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £200.00
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  7. BSL level 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 4 Nov 2025 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Antony Rabin
    Have 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 £779.00 Senior fee £779.00 Concession £584.00
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  8. Lipreading and managing hearing loss: beginners module 2
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    This class is suitable for if you have completed module 1 or an introduction to lipreading class at City Lit. You will develop your lipreading and fingerspelling skills and build your confidence.







    This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.







    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.







    This is a live online course. You will need:



    - Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.



    - A computer with microphone and camera. (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook). The classes work best using a desktop device. Please avoid accessing the class using a tablet or phone as the screen size will limit your ability to lipread or join in with the class.



    We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £115.00
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  9. BSL level 1 for Deaf people
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Peter Brown
    This course is for Deaf learners who already use sign language in their everyday lives and want to further develop their skills in British Sign Language at level 1.







    You will be able to communicate in BSL in a range of everyday topics and achieve a level 1 qualification, accredited by Signature.



    This course is FREE if you are a resident in London and your preferred language is BSL

    Full fee £0.00
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  10. Full fee £929.00 Senior fee £929.00 Concession £707.00
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  11. Stage 1 stammering therapy
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 20 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vivien Grant-Jones
    Learn strategies to help you speak more easily. You'll also work on becoming less sensitive about stammering, reducing avoidance strategies and developing self confidence. Designed specifically for people who stammer /stutter.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £181.00 Concession £52.00
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  12. Interiorised stammering therapy
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 20 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Carolyn Cheasman
    If you often manage to conceal your stammering (also known as stuttering), this course will help you to understand your particular type of stammering, reduce negative feelings, learn strategies to speak more easily and develop self confidence.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £181.00 Concession £52.00
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  13. Public speaking for people who stammer
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 14 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Anita McKiernan
    Speaking in front of a group can often feel daunting. This course will give you lots of opportunities to practise speaking in front of a supportive group. Discover your own unique power, confidence and speaking style and learn how to connect with your listeners. Develop strategies for managing your nerves before and during public speaking tasks. Get supportive and constructive feedback from the group and course tutor.



    Specifically for people who stammer/stutter or clutter.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £90.00 Concession £26.00
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  14. Self-compassion for people who stammer
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 11 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Carolyn Cheasman
    This is an experiential course for people who stammer that will introduce you to key elements of self-compassion through some theory and practice. Research on the general population has consistently found that cultivating self-compassion contributes to greater well-being, reduced self-criticism and greater self-acceptance.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £62.00 Concession £18.00
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  15. Maths for deaf people: FS Maths (entry 3) - part 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 6 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street





    This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in Maths. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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