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Education

Adult education

Making the right choices

Choosing the right adult education course for you

We want you to make the most of your learning experience with Adult Learning Lewisham. There are various levels of study that you can choose.

Whatever option you go for, we will give you support and advice at every stage.

Progression

We offer courses that will help you gain a national qualification.
You can study at different levels according to your previous experience and qualifications.

Pre-course assessments

For some courses, you will need to complete an assessment before you start.
Find out which courses need an assessment, what they involve and how to book.

Talk to us

If you need any more information, advice or guidance please talk to the staff at our centres.

Documents

Different levels of study

Pdf, 40.6KB

Your learning journey with Adult Learning Lewisham

Pdf, 222.5KB

Contact

Adult Learning Lewisham (ALL)

Telephone:	020 8314 3300
Email:	adultlearning@lewisham.gov.uk

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