Adult English & Maths

Build your confidence and improve your job prospects with our Essential Skills courses.

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS

Our range of English & maths courses can help build your confidence, help you succeed in the workplace, improve your job prospects and provide you with skills to aid your children with their schoolwork.

When you join our adult education courses, you'll learn within a group of like-minded adults all eager to improve their skills.

VIEW OUR ENGLISH & MATHS COURSES

Funding for students aged 19 or over

When it comes to studying part-time, you may be concerned about the cost of a course. Don't let this stand in your way! Many of our courses are free (subject to eligibility) or you could be eligible for a loan. Find out more below:

GCSE English & Maths: As part of the Adult Skills Fund GCSE English & maths are free to anyone who has not yet achieved a grade 4 (Grade C) in that subject and is over the age of 19 on the 31 August.

Part-time courses: Fees charged for all courses are shown on the website, however, you may be able to study for your course without paying the tuition, exam or fee supplement if you fit into one of the required criteria.

19+ Bursary: The Adult Learner Support Fund is a bursary for students on a low income who are aged 19 or over and who are studying on a Level 1 or Level 2 course or getting a fee remission for a Level 3 programme.

Advanced Learner Loan: The government-funded Advanced Learner Loan is available to help cover the cost of tuition fees. It's available to people over 19 years old, studying courses at Levels 3 to 6.

Advanced Learner Loan Bursary: The Advanced Learner Loan Bursary is for students on a low income who are aged 19 or over and who are receiving an Advanced Learner Loan.

HE Financial Support: There is a range of financial support available for students studying on our degree-level courses including a Hardship Fund, Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), Grants, and various bursaries.

Fee Liability (excluding Higher Education and apprenticeships)

Students are liable for full course fees regardless of any subsequent withdrawal, where attendance has occurred for more than two weeks (more than 14 days).

Exceptional circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted in writing, along with supporting evidence, to our Finance Department. Please send an email to financeoffice@petroc.ac.uk or send a letter to Finance Department, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2BQ.

HELPING YOU

Our Essential Skills courses will help you develop essential skills for home and the workplace.

Improve your job prospects & confidence

Improve spelling, punctuation and grammar

Produce succinct reports and summaries

Become confident working with everyday situations

Qualifications available

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

GCSE Maths & English

Why North Devon College should be your first choice

North Devon College offers quality education and training across North Devon. We aim to provide outstanding learning, excellent facilities, strong connections to employers and a supportive environment to help you fulfil your education goals and set you on your path to the career of your dreams.

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SUPPORTIVE

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can flourish and feel a valued member of the college and wider community.

INSPIRING

Our teaching spaces and facilities are some of the best in the region, providing stimulating and true-to-life learning environments.

CONNECTED

We’ll provide you with the experiences you need to be ready for employment or the next step on your educational journey.