Build Confidence. Gain Essential Skills. Open New Opportunities.
Our Skills for Life courses will help you gain the essential knowledge, confidence and independence needed for everyday life, work, further learning, and get community involvement. Whether you want to improve your English, strengthen your maths, get to grips with digital technology, or develop life skills, we’re here to support you.
We believe it’s never too late to learn and our friendly, supportive team of tutors are here are for adults of all backgrounds and abilities.
Our Skills for Life courses include:
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
- Essential Skills Programme (Abraham Moss)
- Everyday English
- ESOL for Work
Computing, Digital & IT Skills
- Skill Up workshops
- Digital Skills for Beginners
- Entry 3/Level 1 Essential Digital Skills
- Level 1 Award in Cyber Security
Courses for young adults with learning disabilities and difficulties
- Step Towards Employment Programme (STEPs)
- Personal Employment Programme (PEP)
- 1-1 High Needs Support
Community Learning
- Talk English courses
- Talk English Clubs
- Skills for Parents
- Skills for Health
- 5 Steps for Wellbeing
- Sustainability and You!
- Get ready to volunteer with Talk English
- Get ready to volunteer in Museums and Galleries
Why choose MAES?
- Welcoming, inclusive and accessible classes
- Experienced, supportive tutors who understand individual needs
- Flexible learning - daytime, evening, and in local venues
- Small class sizes and personalised support
- Progression routes to further learning or work
Your journey starts here...
Whether you want to improve your basic skills, support your child’s education or simply feel more confident navigating daily life, we have the right course for you.
