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Welcome to the Adult Education Programme 

Edinburgh's Adult Education Programme (A E P) has been running for over 100 years, offering day, evening and weekend courses to 10,000 plus adults per year.  

Our autumn programme is now ready to view. We have online, outdoor and venue based courses available starting Monday 5th September 2022

The full programme can be browsed here and bookings will start from Wednesday 10th August. Please note that all price bands do not show until the courses are bookable. As usual, there will be Standard, Concession and Reduced fees available. Example - Standard fee for 5 week course £43.50, Concessionary fee £21.75, and Reduced fee £17.25.

To Enrol from 10th August:

Book Online:  www.joininedinburgh.org

For more information:

Email:  adult.education@ea.edin.sch.uk

Telephone Enrolments available between 10th and 17th August:

Call:  0131 556 7978 and 0131 469 3003

Lines are open 10am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 10am to 3pm Fridays.  There is often a high volume of calls so please book online where possible to secure your place.

• Frequently asked questions
• Find out what language level is best for you.
• Before booking read our Terms and Conditions
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Online Courses - Important Information

The Microsoft Teams app is required to participate in our online programme. If you haven't already done so, sign up for the free Microsoft TEAMS app for personal use: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-teams/free

Please note we will be unable to offer refunds due to technical difficulties caused by your own devices or Internet connection.

Vacancies

Have you ever thought of teaching adults? We will be holding interviews soon and would welcome expressions of interest. Subjects are wide and varied and can be taught in person at venues, outdoors or online. If you have a subject you are passionate about and have experience of teaching, please send an email to adult.education@ea.edin.sch.uk  

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1. Craft: Knitting - Socks for Christmas - Post Beginner - (29/10) - IHC28286O

   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS: Students will need to know how to knit and purl confidently. ...

   Next term start date: 29 Oct 2022 (1 lessons)

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   • Inch Community Centre (AEP)
     Inch House,
     225 Gilmerton Road
   • Adult Education Programme
   • 16+, Adult, 60+
   • £21.75 for term
   • Saturday 10:00

2. Art(PR): Painting Acrylic - All - SBR16615S

   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS: No entry requirement. A willingness to learn and enjoy exploring ways ...

   Next term start date: 30 Sep 2022 (10 lessons)

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   • South Bridge Resource Centre (AEP)
     6 Infirmary Street,
     Edinburgh
   • Adult Education Programme
   • 16+, Adult, 60+
   • £95.50 for term
   • Friday 14:00

3. Yoga: Hatha - All - CAR66011S

   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS: None. HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES: A health questionnaire will be emailed ...

   Next term start date: 26 Sep 2022 (10 lessons)

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   • Carrickvale Community Centre
     2 Saughton Mains Street,
     Edinburgh
   • Adult Education Programme
   • 16+, Adult, 60+
   • £65.25 for term
   • Monday 13:30

4. Art(PR): Drawing & Painting - All - CAM12315S

   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS: None. HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES: Students will be issued with Guidelines ...

   Next term start date: 30 Sep 2022 (10 lessons)

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   • Cameron House Community Education Centre
     34 Prestonfield Avenue,
     Edinburgh
   • Adult Education Programme
   • 16+, Adult, 60+
   • £95.50 for term
   • Friday 10:00

5. Walks: Nature - Water of Leith - All - (26/9) - OUT59911S

   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS: No entry requirements. The weekly meeting point/itinerary will be sent to ...

   Next term start date: 26 Sep 2022 (5 lessons)

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   • WALKS/OUTDOOR - Adult Education Programme
     Adult Educaiton Programme,
     The City of Edinburgh Council
   • Adult Education Programme
   • 16+, Adult, 60+
   • £43.50 for term
   • Monday 10:00

6. French - Intermediate - ONL37111S

   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS: It is the responsibility of participants to ensure they have downloaded ...

   Next term start date: 26 Sep 2022 (10 lessons)

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   • ONLINE - Adult Education Programme
     Adult Education Programme ,
     The City of Edinburgh Council
   • Adult Education Programme
   • 16+, Adult, 60+
   • £65.25 for term
   • Monday: 13:00

7. French - Intermediate - ONL37153S

   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS: It is the responsibility of participants to ensure they have downloaded ...

   Next term start date: 28 Sep 2022 (10 lessons)

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   • ONLINE - Adult Education Programme
     Adult Education Programme ,
     The City of Edinburgh Council
   • Adult Education Programme
   • 16+, Adult, 60+
   • £65.25 for term
   • Wednesday 18:45

8. Craft: Knitting - Beginner - CAM28152S

   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS: None. This course is suitable for complete beginners. It’s also suitable ...

   Next term start date: 27 Sep 2022 (10 lessons)

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   • Cameron House Community Education Centre
     34 Prestonfield Avenue,
     Edinburgh
   • Adult Education Programme
   • 16+, Adult, 60+
   • £87.00 for term
   • Tuesday 18:45

9. Dressmaking & Alterations - Beginner - CRR33515S

   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS: None. Suitable for Beginners. HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES: Students must be ...

   Next term start date: 30 Sep 2022 (10 lessons)

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   • Craigroyston Community High School
     67 Pennywell Road,
     Edinburgh
   • Adult Education Programme
   • 16+, Adult, 60+
   • £95.50 for term
   • Friday 14:00

10. Art(PR): Drawing & Painting - All - LCC12313S

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS: Everyone can join this friendly group to learn basics of colour ...

    Next term start date: 28 Sep 2022 (10 lessons)

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    • Leith Community Centre
      12a Newkirkgate,
      Leith
    • Adult Education Programme
    • 16+, Adult, 60+
    • £95.50 for term
    • Wednesday 10:00