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Whether you want to try something new, revisit a past passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Our courses taught by experts and professionals with real world experience. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!
Our online course are live, interactive and usually delivered in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. Onsite courses are delivered at our world class London locations near Covent Garden.
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- Italian beginners: module 1
Course start date: Mon 25 Sep 2023 (and 12 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Evi CampetellaWith its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills so that you can begin communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.'.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 - French beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 25 Sep 2023 (and 14 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie RadetLearn 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.Full fee £199.00 - Brazilian Portuguese beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 2 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Isabel Dos SantosWith a population of 214 million, Brazil is the sixth largest country in the world by population size. This course aims to introduce you to Portuguese as spoken in Brazil, and is taught by a native Brazilian. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, talk about yourself and your family, and begin building your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that you can build a solid base for future study.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 - French beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyLearn French on this lively interactive course for near beginners.The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £199.00 - Yoga: mixed levels Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesIf you are new to Yoga or have done Yoga before, this course is for you to unwind and relax after work. Learn postures and breathing exercises, improve your body and breath awareness, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension after work.Full fee £179.00 - Certificate in counselling skills Course start date: Mon 12 Sep 2022 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Constance Ffrench, Edna OgundareThe application process for this course is now closed.
Do you want to develop counselling skills for paid or voluntary work? This course includes occasional weekend sessions which you will be required to join and one compulsory residential trip away.
In order to apply for this course, please ensure that:
• you have (or will have) completed an introductory counselling course of 30 hours, with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last three years).
OR
• you have completed an introductory counselling course of 30 hours with an attendance record of at least 70% AND you have completed a ‘Counselling introduction: advanced’ course (or equivalent) with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last three years)
• you are able to speak and write fluently in English (level 2/GCSE).Full fee £2,199.00 - Writing fiction Course start date: Mon 15 Jan 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesDevelop your creative writing skills on this practical intermediate course. You'll explore the fundamentals of fiction-writing craft, such as character and structure, and unlock your imagination to produce compelling prose. Suitable for those with some creative writing experience.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 - Music theory: grade 7Course start date: Mon 18 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Karl LutchmayerLearn more complex elements of music: figured bass, melodic and harmonic decoration, writing for instrument or voice with given accompaniment, and score analysis of harmonic and phrase structure, style, performance and directions. Break weeks: 23 Oct 2023, 11, 18, 25 Dec 2023 and 1, 8 Jan 2024.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £299.00 - Prepare for operaCourse start date: Mon 18 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hakan VramsmoExplore classical operatic repertoire in this dynamic workshop with an experienced tutor and a professional accompanist. Learn which styles suit your particular voice-type. You must have at least four years' classical vocal tuition and be able to learn new repertoire quickly.Full fee £279.00 - Tap dance: beginnersCourse start date: Mon 18 Sep 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertIf you are new to tap then this is the place to start. Come and find your dancing feet. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £159.00 - Ways into screenwriting Course start date: Mon 18 Sep 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clive FordLearn to write for the screen on this practical, introductory course. Writing exercises, presentations and screenings will teach you key skills, and you’ll begin to produce work and an outline for a full-length project.Full fee £209.00 - Folk and pop guitar 1ACourse start date: Mon 18 Sep 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HarrisonLearn about tuning your instrument, strumming and picking, simple chords for pop songs, scales and chord symbols on this starter course. Use any acoustic guitar for this introductory course in playing pop, rock, blues and folk styles.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Clarinet 2ACourse start date: Mon 18 Sep 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeThis course is for students who have played Bb clarinet for at least a year. Come and improve your technique and performance skills, and explore a variety of styles and repertoire. Continues to Clarinet 2B next term.Full fee £189.00 - Piano/keyboards 1C Course start date: Sat 22 Apr 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon AtkinsThis is the third term in our beginners piano programme. If you have completed ‘Piano/keyboards 1B’ or have existing keyboard and music reading skills, this course will further develop your technique and musicianship. break week: 6 May 2023 (coronation day).Full fee £179.00 - Masterclass: fiction (a year-long workshop)
Course start date: Mon 18 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesThis intensive three-term fiction workshop is open by selective application and interview to a maximum of ten fiction writers working at the advanced and professional levels. Please note: the deadline for applications is Sunday 6th August. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview via Zoom on Sunday 20th August.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £879.00
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