Gwent Adult Community Learning

Learn something new. Build confidence. Change your future.

Adult Community Learning (ACL) gives adults aged 19 and over the chance to learn in their local community. You don’t need to have a fixed career plan or know exactly what you want to achieve – you can start with something that interests you and see where learning takes you.

Learn locally across Gwent

Whether you want to improve your English, maths or digital skills, build skills for work, explore a new interest, meet new people or take your learning further, you’ll find opportunities across Gwent to help you get started.

Coleg Gwent leads the Gwent Adult Community Learning Partnership, working with local authority providers across Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen.

Learn locally – Learn in welcoming community venues across Gwent, making it easier to fit learning around work, caring responsibilities and everyday life.
Build confidence – Learn with experienced tutors in a friendly, supportive environment.
Meet new people – Connect with others in your local community and build confidence through learning together.
Learn for work or life – Build skills for work, further learning or something you’re interested in.

Subjects available across Gwent

There are lots of ways to learn through Adult Community Learning, whether you want to build essential skills, prepare for work, support your health and confidence or explore something you enjoy. What’s available varies by area and throughout the year.

Use the table below to see which subject areas are available in your area. For the latest course dates, locations and how to apply, use the local provider links in the next section.

Subject area	Blaenau Gwent	Caerphilly	Monmouthshire	Newport	Torfaen
English, maths and ESOL
Digital and IT skills
Health and wellbeing
Independent living skills
Employment and career skills
Creative arts and practical skills
Languages
Cooking and food skills
Education and teaching support
Life and community skills

Find courses in your area

Adult Community Learning takes place in local venues across Gwent, including community centres, libraries, schools, leisure centres and other learning spaces. Choose your area below to see the latest courses and find out how to apply.

It’s helped me keep up to date with ever-changing digital technology and supported my wellbeing and welfare.

Caerphilly learner

The course has really helped me get a job and use the skills in my day-to-day work.

Blaenau Gwent learner

The art course has given me my life back socially and helped me build my skills. It’s helped me progress further in art, join other local art groups and hopefully make art part of my working life. My tutor is very supportive and encouraging and always has materials if we’re unable to buy our own.

Monmouthshire learner

I’ve really enjoyed the course. With every course I’ve attended, my confidence has grown and I don’t feel frightened about using the computer anymore. Thank you for giving me the chance to improve myself and my skills.

Torfaen learner

My tutor explained everything clearly and helped whenever I needed it. She made me feel really comfortable asking for help.

Newport learner

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Ready to take your learning further?

Adult Community Learning can open the door to more learning, new qualifications, volunteering or work. If you’re ready to keep learning with Coleg Gwent, explore our other study options.