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Adult Education

We can support you to step back into education and help find the perfect course for your career ambitions.

Adult and Community Learning student

A fresh chapter in your learning journey

Whether you’re looking to upskill, retrain, boost your CV, or take on a new challenge, Middlesbrough College is here to support your journey. Our wide selection of adult part-time courses is designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

Build your expertise, advance your career, and take the next step with confidence. We’re committed to providing a rewarding learning experience, and our friendly team is always on hand to guide and support you. With flexible study options, we make it easy to fit education around your lifestyle and commitments.

We proudly welcome learners of all ages and backgrounds, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for those returning to education.

“Tutors support adult learners and apprentices effectively to develop their English, mathematics and digital skills.” – Ofsted, 2024

Adult Learners In Classroom

Returning to education or training?

The Roots Academy is a supportive, 24 weeks course that offers new beginnings. The course allows individuals to complete their functional skills maths and English, but can also add value in so many new avenues.

Supporting you every step of the way

We want you to have the best experience at College, so that’s why we offer tailored support packages to every student. Everything we do is centred on giving you the best experience whilst studying here and our friendly team are here to help.  

We know it can seem daunting returning to education, so we provide dedicated learning space for all adults and offer a supportive and inclusive environment that welcomes students of all ages and backgrounds.  

Whatever your reason for returning to education we can help!    

Adult learners

What our students say

Process Technology Skills Bootcamp

“A lot of the material was new to me, but it’s directly relevant to my role and has really helped my understanding of the industry.”

Process Technology Skills Bootcamp

Sarah Karim

“I never thought I’d work in education, but now I would love to work part-time as a counsellor, and part-time teaching counselling to others!”

Sarah Karim, Level 2 and Level 3 Counselling courses

Mohammed Alahamar

“My computer skills have developed a lot which I have my teacher to thank for. She is very understanding and patient and makes the lessons fun.”

Mohammed Alahamar, Essential Digital Skills

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View the part-time guide

Whatever you’re looking for, we have a course for you. Our part-time guide will give you more information about our courses and give you an insight into life as a Middlesbrough College student. 

Part Time Guide

Talk to us about your next step

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