Swathmore is a great place to learn new skills or hobbies after you leave formal education. It is…read morean education centre for adults that runs a number of courses all year round in things like arts, crafts, massage and singing that you can do for fun and don't have to have any experience in. Some courses cover things like healthy living, in Yoga and the Alexander technique. They offer the certified counseling courses and accredited computer courses. I have been to a few life drawing sessions there in the past run by an independent group who hired one of the rooms. The studio was big enough for everyone to have easels - there's nothing worse than trying to draw in a cramped space. A few years ago I took an aromatherapy and massage class run in the evening once a week. It was a great introduction to the practice. It was a women only group so we practiced on each other so I got massaged (as well as giving massages) every week! It was really good value for money as well. They offer concession rates on most courses, which aren't that expensive in the first place.

Situated in the romantic location of Woodhouse Square reminisce of a period of time filled with…read moregentlemen and ladies. Most of the buildings around the square of Georgian style and the area is but a little way from the centre of town. Such an unassuming building is home to a diverse range of courses aimed at improving skills and general wellbeing of adults in the Leeds area. Discounts are available on some courses for those receiving benefits so really valuable personal and work-life developments can be achieved. There are sewing courses, DIY, fine art, pottery, yoga, computing and English. The lists do go on and on. Swathmore follows the academic year pattern and there is a membership fee of 10 pounds for a year. It is easy to get to as the Leeds Free bus goes to Park Lane College which is just round the corner.

Commanding a good position in the main high street the IT Learning centre of Joseph Priestly…read morecollege is a good advertisement to capture people of out reach from the main colleges of the city centre. A range of vocational courses are on offer and well as basic key skills such as maths, English and computing. As with most colleges this one also provides a high level of student support such as with child care and funding for courses appealing to those who may normally be put off going into further education due to such limitations.

Definitely regret going in. Absolute hell…read more They put so much pressure on us, they have very absurd rules. They do not do much about mental health other than putting them in notice slides every so often, I got put in the counselling and it was awful, very unfriendly and told me I just went to it because my teacher said to. The teachers I have complain about the college and how unfair it is to them and many of the teachers. I wouldn't recommend going to this college, the only reason they get high scores is because they kick out poor grades students before exams.

I went to college here and I just had to add it because it is a great place with loads of choice in…read morecourses and unlimited support for those wanting to go into vocational training or do a university degree. In fact if I hadn't gone to new college I would not have gone to university and I wouldn't have a half decent job so it really does matter to go to a good place like this. I am so thankful for all the chances this place has given me and the friends that I made and how we all turned out well. It's huge with lots of free parking and a wonderful large sports field. The cafe is well priced and the atmosphere is excellent. The academic staff are wonderful, wonderful friends who taught me so much and introduced me to a whole new world of learning. I cannot express how much I loved my time here and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to further their education.