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Canterbury Adult Education Centre

Adult learning courses in Canterbury

Discover Your Potential Through Adult Education in Canterbury

Welcome to Kent Adult Education Canterbury

Kent Adult Education (KAE) provides a wide range of learning opportunities for adults looking to develop new skills, gain qualifications, improve employment prospects, or support their family. Our free courses are offered in our Canterbury Adult Education centre, and community venues and adult education centres across Kent.

We believe learning should be accessible, inclusive and rewarding. Our experienced tutors create supportive environments where learners can build confidence, achieve their goals, and progress at a pace that works for them. Whether you're returning to education after a break, preparing for a new career, or gaining a qualification, we're here to support you every step of the way.

From our Canterbury centre, learners can access a diverse range of courses designed to support personal development, wellbeing, further learning and career progression.

Term time

Monday - Thursday 9am - 4.30pm

Friday 9am - 3pm

  • Vending machines are available at the centre
  • The high street is approximately 30 minutes walk from the centre. The local shop is approximately 5 minutes walk from the centre
  • Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor
  • A wheelchair ramp is available to access the building
  • An accessible lift is available in the building
  • Converser units are available in the classrooms

If you have accessibility requirements, please speak to a member of our Learner Experience team. You can contact us here ahead of your visit to our centre.

Nearest parking:

Limited on-site parking. Alternative parking is available at Victoria Park car park approximately 500 yards from the centre.

Bus:

The nearest bus stop is outside Canterbury Academy school. For further details and timetables for buses visit https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/

Train:

The nearest train stations are Canterbury East or Canterbury West.

If you're looking for information on services available in Kent visit Kent.gov.uk

Centre information

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The Canterbury Academy
Knight Avenue
Canterbury
CT2 8QA


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Family Learning

Learn together and support your child's development through our Family Learning programme. These free courses are designed to help parents, carers and children learn new skills and enjoy learning experiences together.

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KAE Future Pathways

KAE Future Pathways is a programme for 16-18 year olds (up to 25 with an EHCP) designed to improve confidence, develop essential life skills, and take the first steps towards further learning, employment or volunteering.

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KAE Skills Courses

Gain recognised qualifications, develop professional skills, and enhance your career prospects with our Skills courses. Subjects include English, Maths, Digital Skills, and English for Speakers of Other Languages.

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KAE Response Courses

Our free Response courses help adults develop practical skills that respond to local needs and employment opportunities. These short courses can provide an excellent stepping stone into further learning or work.

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Begin Your Learning Journey

Whatever your motivation for learning, gaining qualifications, developing skills for work or building confidence, Kent Adult Education can help you achieve your ambitions. Browse our range of courses and discover how learning with KAE could help you take your next step.