Whether you’re looking to improve your existing skills, develop your confidence, gain qualifications, or learn something completely new, with lots of courses to choose from in a range of subject areas, you’re sure to find the perfect course for you at Manchester Adult Education.
How to apply
Applying to study one of our courses couldn’t be easier!
Just book an appointment for your chosen course at a centre and time that’s convenient for you and meet with one of our tutors who will help you get started on your new learning journey. If you wish to study more than one course, you will need to complete an application for each of them separately.
If you have any questions before completing your application, you can contact our support team on 0161 219 6733 or email us at maes.info@manchester.gov.uk. Our team are available Monday to Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses are aimed non-native English speakers who would like to develop their English language skills and build the confidence to use English in everyday settings. On an ESOL course you will develop your English speaking, writing, listening and reading skills, as well as achieve a great qualification to show prospective employers and add to your CV.
If you’re looking to join an ESOL course, please follow the below application instructions:
- Visit the ESOL website
- Click ‘Join a Class’ and select the area of Greater Manchester you live in
- Click on ‘Apply for a Course’ and complete the short form
- We will then contact you to book your assessment session (at busy periods this could take up to two weeks).
What will happen at my appointment?
At your appointment you will have the opportunity to find out more about your chosen course including when and where it runs. You will also be able to advise us of any additional support that you may need and discuss your long-term career goals. Our team will also carry out a small assessment to make sure that you join a course at the right level for you.
Please bring the following documents with you to your appointment:
- Photo ID (accepted documents include passport, driving licence and/or travel pass)
- Proof of your address (utilities bill, official letter etc.)
- Proof of UK residency (if you’ve lived in the UK for less than three years)
- Your National Insurance number
- Proof of any benefits you receive
- Certificates for any qualifications you hold e.g., English and maths
Do you still have course places available for autumn?
You can still apply to study any one of courses and start this autumn. However, if a course is full you may be added to a waiting list and contacted by a member of the team once a place becomes available. Don’t forget – you can still attend our Digital Skill Up workshops to brush up on your digital skills in the meantime!
To give you a helping hand, we have listed below the courses that still have availability for studies at each of our adult learning centres.
- Functional Maths (Entry – Level 2): Various teaching days and times, please enquire for more information.
- GCSE English: Thursdays from 9:30am-2:45pm
- Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness: Mondays from 9:30am-3:00pm
- Level 2 Digital Marketing: Wednesdays from 9:30am-2:45pm
- Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: Monday, Tuesday from 9:30am-3:00pm and Friday = work placement
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement: Wednesdays from 4:00pm-6:15pm
- Functional Maths (Level 1 & 2): Various teaching days and times, please enquire for more information.
- GCSE Maths: Tuesdays from 5:30pm-8:45pm or Fridays from 9:30am-2:45pm
- Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: Thursday from 9:30am-12:30pm (work placement is required with this course)
- English Skills for Work (Level 1 and Level 2): Fridays from 12:30pm-2:45pm (Level 1), Tuesdays from 9:30am-11:45am (Level 2)
- Digital Essentials: Thursdays and/or Fridays from 10:00am-2:15pm
- Being Cyber Safe: Tuesdays from 5:30pm-7:45pm
- English Skills for Work: Various teaching days and times, please enquire for more information.
- English Skills with Grammar Support: Fridays from 9:30am-2:45pm
- ESOL Everyday English: Various teaching days and times, please enquire for more information.
- ESOL for Work: Various teaching days and times, please enquire for more information.
- Functional Maths (Level 1 & 2): Various teaching days and times, please enquire for more information.
- Level 2 Award in Digital Office Essentials: Wednesdays from 9:30am-2:45pm
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training: Wednesdays from 9:15am-12:15pm
- Skill up workshop: Tuesdays from 9:30am-11:45am
- Talk English: Various teaching days and times, please enquire for more information.
- English for Health (Longsight Children’s Centre): Thursdays from 10:00am-12:30pm
- English Skills for Work: Various teaching days and times, please enquire for more information.
- Skill Up workshop: Monday from 9:30am-11:45am
- Talk English: Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:30pm
- English Skills for Work (Entry 3): Thursdays from 9:30am-11:45am
- Functional Maths (Level 1): Wednesdays from 9:30am-11:45am
- Digital Essentials: Mondays from 9:30am-2:45pm
- English Skills for Work: Mondays from 12:30pm-2:45pm
- ESOL Everyday English: Various teaching days and times, please enquire for more information.
- Skill Up workshop: Friday from 9:30am-11:45am
- Digital Essentials: Mondays and Tuesdays from 12:30pm-2:45pm
- English Skills for Work: Wednesdays from 9:30am-11:45am (Level 1) and Wednesdays from12:30pm-2:45pm (Level 2)
- ESOL Everyday English: Various teaching days and times, please enquire for more information.
- Functional Maths (Level 1 & Level 2):Various teaching days and times, please enquire for more information.
- Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools: Mondays from 12:30pm-2:45pm
- Level 2 Digital Marketing: Thursdays from 9:30am-2:45pm
- Skill Up workshop: Wednesdays from 12:30pm-2:45pm
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Online: Fridays from 9:30am-3:00pm
- Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values: Tuesdays from 9:30am-3:00pm
- Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment: Tuesdays from 9:30am-12:00pm
- Level 2 Award Support Work in Schools and Colleges: Mondays from 9:30am-12:00pm
- Level 1 Award in Awareness of Substance Misuse: Fridays from 9:30am-12:30pm
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading: Wednesdays from 1:00pm-7:30pm
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30am-8:00pm
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30pm-3:00pm
