Kent Adult Education

Kent Adult Education (KAE) offers a wide range of courses that help people gain new skills, improve their wellbeing, support their families and take the next step in their careers. Whether you're looking to achieve a qualification, improve your employment prospects or build confidence, there are opportunities for learners at every stage of life.

Our courses are designed around real skills for real life, supporting residents across Kent with learning that can make a practical difference at home, in the community and in the workplace. We offer recognised qualifications in English, Maths and IT through our Essential Skills programmes, helping learners develop the knowledge and confidence needed for everyday life and work.

We also offer ESOL courses that support speakers of other languages to improve their English for everyday life, work and community involvement.

Families can learn together through our Family Learning courses, which provide opportunities for parents, carers and children to develop skills, gain support and enjoy learning together. For those looking to move into work or change careers, our Employability programmes help learners build confidence, develop workplace skills and become job-ready.

We also offer Response courses, providing practical training opportunities delivered with local partners to help people take their next steps.

For young people, KAE Future Pathways delivers personalised learning programmes for learners aged 16-18, or up to 25 with an EHCP, offering tailored support to develop independence, confidence and skills for the future.

Across all our provision, we aim to create welcoming and supportive learning environments where everyone can access high-quality education close to home. By helping Kent residents develop skills, gain qualifications, improve wellbeing and build confidence, Kent Adult Education supports individuals, families and communities to achieve their goals and realise their potential.