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We are excited to announce a new programme at Kingston Adult Education. The ACES (Accelerated Careers and Employment Support) programme offers free, personalised support to help individuals find paid employment.

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We have our core delivery: ESOL, English, Maths, Digital, Vocational, Health & Fitness, Arts, Crafts, Languages, Writing, History and we have some wonderful new courses for you to turn your hand to. Why not try our new Jewellery Making Workshop and if you like it, join the new course. Along with new craft workshops and courses, we’ve also added new art courses and workshops: Why not enjoy Botanical Watercolours, Drawing & Painting Animals, Landscape Painting, Oil Painting or Mindful Art?
Whether you're looking to meet new people, explore new interests, get a job, gain qualifications for your career or keep your mind and body active we have something for everyone. Along with our wonderful Tai Chi, Pilates, and Mindful Movement courses, why not try our new Journaling for Wellbeing to help build your resilience and improve your wellbeing?
With both online and in-person classes available at locations across the borough, you can easily find a course that fits your needs.
In addition, many of our courses are free as they are government funded or offered at reduced rates, and we provide discounts based on your circumstances, so please contact us to find out more.
Enjoy your courses and being a part of our wonderful adult education community.
Sam Burgess
Principal, Kingston Adult Education
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We are excited to announce a new programme at Kingston Adult Education. The ACES (Accelerated Careers and Employment Support) programme offers free, personalised support to help individuals find paid employment.
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Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, our art classes are designed to develop your skills, boost creativity, and enhance your mental wellbeing. Our courses cater to all levels and provide a supportive environment for growth and making new friends. Unlock your artistic potential .
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A lovely variety of subjects to get you developing your creative skills and a bright and airy space that is Surbiton Hall including: Decorative Stained Glass Making Clothes Quilting Upcycle and Repurpose your Clothes Weaving
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We offer courses to help you to develop practical English and Maths skills needed to live, study and work.
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ESOL classes are for adults permanently settled in the UK. There are classes at all levels and they are in the morning, afternoon and evening.
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This hugely popular course will consist of a talk about an area of London followed the week after by a guided tour of that area. Discover the drama, intrigue and 'secrets' that surrounds different parts of London by an expert Blue Badge Guide.
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We offer online and face to face courses across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
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Want to improve your digital skills? Join our FREE course.
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Kingston Adult Education has a range of language classes for learners, some of which are offered at different levels. French, German, Italian and Spanish. There's something for everyone!
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Learn French with Kingston Adult Education. We have French courses for all levels from first words to fluent conversation running in 2026.
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Italian for everyone! Learn Italian- Beginners,Continuers and Advanced Courses.
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Mindful Movement at Dorich House Museum Connects you with your body and the sensations you have. Using movement, you can aim to create a deeper sense of relaxation and calm. You will learn mindfulness, breathing techniques, body tapping, awareness meditations, vagus nerve activation.
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This course introduces the fundamentals of matwork Pilates, focusing on building core strength, flexibility, and body awareness through mindful movement. You will learn key Pilates principles, essential exercises, and proper techniques.
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Tai Chi at Kingston Adult Education Join our friendly weekly Tai Chi classes Beginners, Intermediate and Improver Classes for all ages and all levels. Tai Chi is a sequence of slow, flowing movements with gentle breathing, designed to improve balance, coordination, memory and overall well-being.
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Online eventStress Less, Achieve More is a FREE one hour online taster workshop as part of the Thrive at Work at work professional high-impact workshops designed to strengthen workplace well-being and performance.
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Surbiton HallOur French for Holidays 2 hour workshop will introduce you to basic French words and sentences. During this course we will be guided by what is happening in France through cultural events or ‘light news’. This will provide a foundation for the class.
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Surbiton LibraryBotanical watercolour drawings are beautiful and exquisite. Capture this beauty in pen, pencil and watercolour. Enjoy this wonderful workshop and learn watercolour mixing, colour saturation and tones plus watercolour techniques.