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Shani became a published author.

Studied Creative Writing

Shani always loved to write stories growing up, but it wasn’t until meeting author Bernardine Evaristo in 2019 that she realised how to become a writer. She began to build up her short story collection whilst honing her craft at City Lit and is now a published author. 

Shani always loved to write stories growing up, but it wasn’t until meeting author Bernardine Evaristo in 2019 that she realised how to become a writer. She began to build up her short story collection whilst honing her craft at City Lit and is now a published author. 

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Geoff trained to be a French-speaking guide.

Studied French

Geoff has been fascinated with France since he was a teenager but didn’t have the self-confidence to study French at university. He’s always wanted to become a French-speaking tour guide and so decided to take classes at City Lit to help him fulfil his dream. 

Geoff has been fascinated with France since he was a teenager but didn’t have the self-confidence to study French at university. He’s always wanted to become of French-speaking tour guide and so decided to take classes at City Lit to help him fulfil his dream. 

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Wendy became a children’s book illustrator.

Studied Illustration

From the time she was a young girl, all Wendy wanted to do was draw and paint. After taking multiple illustration classes at City Lit, she realised she could become a full-time illustrator. She’s currently working on her debut children’s picture book. 

From the time she was a young girl, all Wendy wanted to do was draw and paint. After taking multiple illustration classes at City Lit, she realised she could become a full-time illustrator. She’s currently working on her debut children’s picture book. 

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Chaachi performed on-stage all over London.

Studied Singing

Growing up, Chaachi wanted to be a performer. Spurred on by her dream, she booked a singing class at City Lit, which gave her the training and confidence she needed to start auditioning for roles. She has since featured in plays, concerts, cabarets and pantomimes. 

When she was young, all Chaachi wanted to do was perform. Spurred on by her dream, she booked a singing class at City Lit, which gave her the training and confidence she needed to start auditioning for roles. She has since featured in plays, concerts, cabarets and pantomimes. 

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Every child grows up with dreams, but life often takes us in different directions. At City Lit, we want to help you rediscover, retrain and realise those childhood ambitions. 
  
Whether you dreamed of being an artist, learning a language, or writing your very own novel, our diverse range of courses, exceptional teaching, and supportive community are here to ignite your passions and bring your early aspirations to life.  
  
It's never too late to make your childhood dreams a reality. Join us at City Lit, and soon you’ll be able to say:  

Dreamed it. Did it!

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  • Expert tutors

    City Lit provides outstanding training for adults, a rating awarded by Ofsted in a recent inspection. The tutors are experts in their field, often balancing teaching the course with working in their profession. 
  • Flexible learning

    Not everyone is available to learn at the same time, and we don’t want any student to miss out. This is why we offer weekday, evening and weekend courses, both in-person and online, to cater to all of our students’ needs.

  • Our community

    Community is very important to us at City Lit and we are very much a place where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued. With over 25,000 students a year coming though our doors, learning here gives you access to a diverse network of contacts, friends and mentors.
  • Professional facilities

    Based right in the heart of London in the world-famous Covent Garden, City Lit’s facilities are top-of-the-range. From our purpose-built visual arts studios to our professional gallery, our cinema screening room to our 100-seater theatre, we’ve got the space to turn your dream into a reality.