Adult Learners

If you’re aged 19 or over, and if you are looking to get a job, advance in your career, go to university or start something new, we can help. For our Adult Students we have a large variety of courses that can help you achieve your goals – including Access to Higher Education diplomas, practical work-based courses (from Entry Level to Level 3), A Level Intensives, Higher Education (Level 4 and above) and apprenticeships.

Studying at college might seem daunting if you’ve been out of a classroom or workshop for a while, we will do our best to support you through your course, whatever your situation. We offer a flexible approach to learning, and Learner Experience team are on-hand to provide help so that you can complete your qualification – from childcare to funding and financial support.

We also know that the cost of studying can be a worry for adult students, so we offer all of our Entry Level to Level 2 courses for FREE, regardless of your age or income.

If you’re not quite sure what you’d like to study, or want to retrain for a new career in a post-COVID world, we also run a large range of free, part-time short courses, including courses at Level 3 and Level 4.

All of our centres have classrooms and workshops with industry-recommended equipment, as well as well-stocked libraries, social spaces and cafes, creating a vibrant, sociable place to study alongside students of all ages and backgrounds.

Why not come to an open day and check out our facilities for yourself, or if you already know what you’d like to study, find out more about how to apply

Frequently Asked Questions

A Levels

Technical Courses

Advanced Learner Loans

Are you over 19? Do you want to return to study or get ahead at work? The Government’s Advanced Learner Loan could help pay for your tuition to study a course at Level 3 or above.

Whether you’re a parent returning to work, a job seeker looking to enhance your employment prospects, or you’re thinking about a career change, there’s a course for you. Don’t let the thought of tuition fees stand in your way of getting the qualifications you need.

For more information on Advanced Learner Loans and your eligibility, click here.

Support and Wellbeing

Our Learner Experience team are here to support, encourage and help you thrive while studying with us. They provide quality advice and guidance and can also offer learning support to help you if you need extra help with English or Maths, if you are dyslexic or if you have a disability or a learning difficulty.

Our qualified and experienced team have been awarded the Matrix quality standard for information advice and guidance services; a national quality standard for the effective delivery of information, advice and guidance on learning and work.

As part of our support services, we:

Provide guidance on the application process
Guide you through course options and progression opportunities
Provide advice on finance and childcare support
Offer guidance on becoming entrepreneurs and developing enterprise initiatives though our active
Assist you in seeking volunteering opportunities and setting up volunteering programmes
Organise a range of enrichment opportunities, including sports activities, national competitions and curriculum events and activities
Enable you to get involved in student life at WestKing through clubs and societies

Read more about Support and Wellbeing at our colleges here.