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Discover Your Potential Through Adult Education
We're excited to let you know that our Gravesend Adult Education Centre has moved to a new home! From 27th October, all classes and activities will take place at the New Beginnings Learning Centre located on Cornwell Avenue, Gravesend DA12 5HS, and community venues across Gravesham. This move gives us the opportunity to offer a refreshed learning environment, while continuing to provide the same high-quality teaching and support you're used to. We look forward to welcoming you to the new centre and starting this next chapter together.

Work Skills and Careers Courses in Gravesend
Looking to improve your essential skills for work and everyday life? Our Work Skills and Careers courses in Gravesend are designed to help you gain confidence, achieve recognised qualifications and open doors to new opportunities. Whether you need to strengthen your English, improve your maths or develop your language skills, Kent Adult Education offers expert-led courses in a supportive environment.
English Functional Skills
Enhance your reading, writing and communication skills with our English Functional Skills courses. These nationally recognised qualifications are ideal for work, study and daily life.
Benefits:
- Improve spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Learn practical writing skills for emails, forms and reports
- Build confidence in speaking and listening
Maths Functional Skills
Develop practical numeracy skills that you can use at home and work. Our Maths Functional Skills courses cover everyday maths, from budgeting to problem-solving.
What you'll learn:
- Fractions, percentages and ratios
- Interpreting charts and data
- Applying maths to real-life situations
English for Speakers of Other Languages
If English is not your first language, our English for Speakers of Other Languages courses will help you improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. These classes are perfect for everyday communication and preparing for work in the UK.
Course highlights:
- Build vocabulary for work and daily life
- Practice conversation in a friendly setting
- Gain confidence in reading and writing English
Why choose Kent Adult Education?
- Expert tutors with real-world experience
- Small, supportive classes for personalised learning
- Courses designed to help you achieve your goals
Take the first step towards success. Enrol today and start building skills that matter.
Work Skills and Careers Courses in GravesendTerm time
Monday 9am - 4.30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4.30pm, 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 9am - 9.30pm
Thursday 9am - 4.30pm
Friday 9am - 3.30pm
- Water dispensers available on-site
- Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor
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
Street parking is available near the centre.
Bus
The nearest bus stop is located at Lamorna Avenue. For further details and timetables for buses visit https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
If you're looking for information on services available in Kent visit Kent.gov.uk
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