Have you visited our Skills Hubs?
The Skills Hubs are a place for you to undertake online courses in a facilitated environment. If you are not…
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Be inspired and keep learning with our exciting range of online courses which you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. Some courses could be fully funded, please see course information for full details.
Access/Pre-Access to Higher Education
An Access to Higher Education course is a different way of getting to university. We all take different paths in life and it is never too late to make a change, achieve your goals and reach your potential.
Digital Skills
We offer courses for complete beginners to accredited courses in which you can gain qualifications you need to progress in your career. These include Digital Skills and IT Skills Using Word, Excel & Powerpoint.
English & Maths
Whether it’s to help your children with their homework, to feel more confident with day-to-day tasks or to get the job you are after, we have a course at a level that will suit you. We offer a range of e-learning, distance learning, intensive and fast-track courses for you to choose from.
Introduction to Science online
Come and find out about some basic physics, chemistry and biology and how they relate to the world we live in. Do some home experiments to see topics in action.
GCSEs
During academic year 2019-20, our learners achieved the highest pass rate for English & Maths GCSEs in Essex (adult education public funded providers). Be part of the success next year and enrol on one of our courses. We offer a range of e-learning, distance learning, intensive and fast-track courses for you to choose from.
English, Maths, Science & Digital Latest News
GCSE Fast Track – gain a GCSE in 6 months
Did you know you can gain a GCSE in as little as 6 months? Our FastTrack GCSE English and Maths courses…
Find Your Future!
We have launched a new programme of courses to support Essex-based residents as furlough comes to an end. Learners can…
It’s National Coding Week!
It’s #NationalCodingWeek. The aim is to bridge the digital skills gap. Do you know someone who lacks confidence engaging with…
Be Inspired! The doors are open at ACL centres across Essex | 7-11 September, 10am-1pm and 5pm-8pm
ACL Essex (Adult Community Learning) is welcoming adult learners back into the classroom with a series of open days at…
What can psychology teach us about learning effectively?
Article written by Matthew Harrington-Keeton, Access to Higher Education Tutor We’ve put together this guide of tips and tricks for…
ACL adult learners celebrate GCSE success
The results for GCSEs have just been released and ACL Essex (Adult Community Learning Essex) is celebrating another year of…
Short Story Competition – People’s Choice
We asked you to submit a short story, no more than 500 words, to win some fabulous prizes in our…
ACL Short Story competition 2021: Author’s Choice
We asked you to submit a short story, no more than 500 words, to win some fabulous prizes in our…
ACL Discover Summer Magazine
We’re delighted to share with you our new Course Guide for September 2021. It finally feels like Summer has arrived…
New Course Guide for September 2021
We’re delighted to share with you our new Course Guide for September 2021. Browse our full range of courses and…
ACL Short Story competition 2021: ‘Awakening’
We asked you to submit a short story, no more than 500 words, to win some fabulous prizes in our…
Making education more accessible in a digital world
Expanding the use of new technology is crucial to the way in which we are improving lives through learning. However,…
Essential Digital Skills Interview
Article written by Emma, Curriculum Lead for Digital & Science I wanted to feel more confident in using the computer.…
Looking for a new course, a new job, or to improve your career opportunities?
It can be very difficult to make decisions about which course to take, or career path to follow. How do…
ACL Discover Spring Magazine
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our Discover Magazine, available for free online and to pick up from supermarkets,…
Support to Access Online Census
ACL is an official #Census21 Support Center. We’re offering free and friendly support to anyone who needs it at locations…
Reopening our centres from 8 March
As you will be aware, the government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’, setting out the roadmap out…
Local Essex Author judges 2021 ACL Story Competition
Have you entered our 2021 Story Competition? Emma, one of our Creative Writing tutors , recently met up with one…
2021 ACL 500 Word Story Competition
We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 ACL 500 Word Story Competition. This year the theme is…
Remote Education Offer
Should a learner need to self-isolate or local restrictions require them to stay at home and a course is not…
In the Winter – Poem by Supported Learning English Chelmsford
Expectantly, I throw open the curtains… SNOW! Gleefully, we make snow angels. Excitedly, I throw snowballs at my brothers. Speedily,…
Teams works: Collaboration the key for English at Essex Adult Community Learning
Bob Read is the Education and Training Foundation’s (ETF’s) Regional Specialist Lead (RSL) for Maths and English in the eastern…
5 benefits of online learning
Thinking about enrolling on an online course? But not sure what it might be like? Here’s a look at five…
More than just a course
We are committed to supporting our learners during their studies and throughout their journey with us. With ACL, you don’t…
GCSE Results 2020
We’re incredibly proud of everyone collecting their results this year. Even though this has not been the year everyone thought…
Would you like to join our Learner Forum?
If you are a learner enrolled on a course with Adult Learning with ACL then you can apply. We are…
Trusting Mind. A poem by David Price
Ethical framework for the counselling professions A skilful introduction to counselling sessions With open arms, you gave us your trust…
ACL Essex tops GCSE national league table
The national league tables for GCSEs have just been released and Adult Community Learning Essex is celebrating another year of…
Netiquette Guide For Online Courses
It is important to recognise that the online classroom is in fact a classroom and certain behaviours are expected when…
Coronavirus latest information and advice
Update: 08/04/2020: Following the latest government guidance, we have moved from classroom-based learning to online and flexible distance learning. We…
GCSE Results Day 2019
Well done to our learner’s who are celebrating brilliant results this year. Adult learners who attend ACL Essex are celebrating…