Essential skills courses are perfect for beginners and for those wishing to brush up their skills in both literacy and numeracy.
Courses for more experienced learners wishing to improve their career prospects are also available, as well as GCSE courses for those wishing to attain a nationally-recognised qualification.
All of our courses are accredited and we’ll help you achieve a qualification
For further information e-mail community.learning@newport.gov.uk or telephone (01633) 656656 and ask for St Julian’s Community Learning & Library Centre.
Literacy
Essential Skills - Literacy
These courses are designed for those taking their first steps back into education and for those wishing to improve their skills.
Course ID: Y007
Venue: St Julian’s Community Learning and Library Centre
Start date: Ongoing
Day: Tuesdays
Start/end time: 10.00 - 12.00
Course duration: 36 weeks
Cost: £5
Course ID: Y008
Venue: St Julian’s Community Learning and Library Centre
Start date: Ongoing
Day: Tuesdays
Start/end time: 13.00 - 15.00
Course duration: 36 weeks
Cost: £5
Pre-GCSE English
Pre-GCSE English courses offer students the opportunity to develop the skills required for GCSE English without the pressure of formal examinations.
Course ID: Y009
Venue: Share Centre
Start date: Ongoing
Day: Wednesdays
Start/end time: 9.30 - 11.30
Course duration: 36 weeks
Cost: £5
GCSE English Language
GCSE courses are enjoyable, challenging and rewarding and offer a valuable qualification for self-development, improving employment prospects and access to higher education.
This course requires a commitment to homework, self-study, classroom-based assessments and end of year written examinations.
You will receive excellent teaching, support, feedback and encouragement throughout the course.
New courses will being in September 2023. Please contact the Community Learning team for further information.
Numeracy
Essential Skills - Numeracy
Course ID: Y001
Venue: St Julian’s Community Learning and Library Centre
Start date: Ongoing
Day: Mondays
Start/end time: 10.00 - 12.00
Course duration: 36 weeks
Cost: £5
Course ID: Y002
Venue: St Julian’s Community Learning and Library Centre
Start date: Ongoing
Day: Mondays
Start/end time: 13.00 - 15.00
Course duration: 36 weks
Cost: £5
Course ID: Y003
Venue: Share Centre
Start date: Ongoing
Day: Tuesdays
Start/end time: 12.00 - 14.00
Course duration: 36 weeks
Cost: £5
GCSE Maths
New courses will being in September 2023. Please contact the Community Learning team for further information.
ESOL and EFL
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) courses are for people whose first language is not English.
Courses take place in venues across Newport.
To register your interest please email reach@coleggwent.ac.uk or telephone 07805 272916.
Contact
For more information and to discuss eligibility for these courses, please e-mail community.learning@newport.gov.uk or telephone 01633 656656 and ask for St Julian’s Community Learning & Library Centre.