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Adult learning in Ripon

Your place for adult education

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Adults return to education for all sorts of reasons, and no matter those reasons we are here to help each individual get the most from their time with us.

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Why choose
Harrogate College?

We can help you achieve – do you want to retrain and start a new career? Or perhaps it’s time to secure that missing GCSE?

Boost your career with our skills courses, or take a free* Level 3 course and see where it could take you.

We’re here for you – from financial support to flexible timetables, childcare support to academic advice, we will help you every step of the way.

Where in Ripon can I study one of your courses?

Ripon Community House
Sharow View
75 Allhallowgate
Ripon 
HG4 1LE
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Which of your courses can I study in Ripon?

We are pleased to offer a range of courses, with full, part-time and evening options. Choose:

British Sign Language

Community Interpreting

GCSE Maths

GCSE English Language

Can I get financial support to study?

At Harrogate College we don’t want financial concerns to prevent people from learning with us. This is why we have a range of support available, to help enable people to access our courses. Depending upon your financial circumstances and the course you choose, you could be entitled to the following:

  • Financial support with childcare whilst you are in college
  • Travel card
  • Meal vouchers
  • Discounted or free courses

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I have found more courses I want to study on the main
Harrogate College site - how do I get to Harrogate College from Ripon?

You can get to Harrogate College, our Hornbeam Park site, by car – please note currently there is no parking at the Harrogate College site, due to the construction of our new campus, but parking is available close by. You can also reach us by bus: the number 36 from Ripon will take you to Oatlands Corner on Leeds Road. From Outlands Corner the College is a walk of approximately 10 minutes.

For more information about how to get to Harrogate College, please visit the Travel Information page of our website.

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Not quite what you’re looking for?

Why not take a look at our other adult courses:

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Professional Courses

Progress your career

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Free Courses

Learn something new – for free

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Leisure Courses

Get creative with your time

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Evening courses

Learning to fit around you

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Apprenticeships

Earn, learn and achieve

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