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Community Based ESL English language
provision for speakers of other languages who are permanent residents or
refugees. Courses run from one day a week to full-time and cater for a
range of interests such as: General English; Preparation for Work or Vocational
Training; Computers; Drama and Public Service Interpreting. Courses are
run in a variety of community-based centres, some of which have crèches. Computing Classes are run at several local community venues including SENET Internet Learning Centre (at Gilmerton Community Centre), Cafe Connect (at Gracemount Leisure Centre), Burdiehouse & Southhouse Community Centre and Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre. Check individual centres for details of classes and programmes. Jewel & Esk Valley College The
college is one of Scotland’s largest colleges of further education.The
college delivers full time and part time courses, day release, evening
classes, short courses and open and flexible learning. We offer advanced
diplomas, HNDs, HNCs and NCs. We have Access courses, Highers, SVQs and
Skillseekers. Our Student Services team can provide you with advice and
guidance on which course to choose, finance and careers and anything relating
to the college and education. 2nd Chance to Learn offers free courses
for adults who have missed out on education and want to find new directions.
We offer: Core Skills; Steps - combines the Core Skills course with the
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) and work preparation at Standard
Life. Computing. A range of IT courses is offered from basic computing
for beginners ECDL and web design; Childcare - SQA units. Scottish Wider Access Programme SWAP
offers access to further and higher education to adults (over 21) with
few or no qualifications. The programme, specially designed for adult returners
to education, runs at Further Education Colleges all over Scotland. Most
are one-year full-time courses but more part-time courses are becoming
available. Successful completion of the programme means a guaranteed place
on an HN or degree course at college or university. Workers Educational Association
The WEA offers informal courses for adults of all ages. Courses
include confidence building, return to learning/ study, women’s
studies, community history, political studies, creative writing
and art workshops, music and ‘Pre-Retirement’. Some of
our courses are free and a crèche facility and respite care
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