Welcome to Varndean College Adult Education

Adult Education at Varndean College offers a range of qualification courses to either support a career change you may be looking for, support you back into employment, or simply upskill you for everyday life.  We have analysed the labour market information (LMI) for Greater Brighton and focused on qualifications that have clear progression routes to our local employers.

Our popular CPCAB accredited Counselling courses provide a pathway to becoming a qualified counsellor and this industry is forecast to grow 7% by 2027. Most of our counselling tutors are practising counsellors who share their expertise and learning experiences to enrich a structured and sequenced  curriculum.

Our range of Teaching and Working with Children courses are aimed at those who wish to explore the world of teaching and develop the knowledge and skills to work with children and young people. 

We also offer GCSE courses in English and Maths which are a great way of improving your job prospects, gain personal satisfaction or access further education.

Our popular and successful ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses are also available for those who want to improve their English language skills.

Many of our qualification courses are free if you are on low income or claiming benefits.