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Summer School

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Make the most of your summer with one of our Summer School courses. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, build on past knowledge or simply enjoy exploring a personal interest, our courses offer a fun and fulfilling way to grow and stay inspired.

Course programme

We have over 20 different courses including Counselling, Creative Writing and Poetry, Languages, Digital Photography and Darkroom Printing, Drawing and Painting, Illustration and Dressmaking.

We recommend enrolling soon as places are booking up quickly!

The tutor was friendly, enthusiastic and patient. She made everyone feel comfortable and confident, and I'm sure everyone enjoyed being in her company and learning from her.

Malcom

I enjoyed being able to do my own projects with the support of a tutor and a friendly, supportive environment.

Silvana

My teacher’s teaching style was brilliant and I enjoyed getting to know the people in my class over time.

Katie

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Counselling

Eating Disorders for Counsellors and Professionals

This one-day workshop will give you a good understanding of different types of eating disorders.
Body Image Counsellors

Body Image for Counsellors and Professionals

This one-day workshop offers comprehensive training for mental health professionals.

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See the full listing of Summer School courses for 2026

Creative Writing and Poetry

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Creative Writing

The Creative Writing Summer School is suitable for beginners and more experienced writers.
Get into poetry Summer School

Get into Poetry

The Get into Poetry Summer School course is suitable for beginners and intermediate poets.

Languages

Adult Education language class

Italian for Beginners

The Italian for Beginners Summer School is an extended introduction to Italian.
Adult Education language class

Introduction to Reading Latin

The Introduction to Reading Latin Summer School course is an extended introduction to Latin.

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Digital Photography and Darkroom Printing

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Complete Digital Photography

The Digital Photography Summer School is perfect for beginners looking to understand their cameras.
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Darkroom Printing

This Darkroom Printing course will give you the skills to print your own photographs from any negative!

Drawing and Painting

Adult Education Life Drawing class

Life Drawing

The Life Drawing Summer School course is suitable for beginners and more experienced artists.
Painting and drawing techniques

Painting and Drawing Techniques

The Painting and Drawing Techniques course is suitable for beginners.

Watercolour Painting

The Watercolour Painting Summer School course is ideal for all levels.

Dressmaking

Dressmaking class

Dressmaking Summer School

The Dressmaking Summer School course covers the core skills necessary for garment construction.

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Contact Adult Education

The contact details for our vital College services are listed on this page. Please contact the department relevant to your enquiry.
Getting here

Getting here

Information about how to reach the College. There is no parking at the College, the closest car park is a five-minute walk away
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Adult Education policies

Please view our policies and procedures. If you need any further assistance get in touch.

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Counselling courses at Hills Road

Counselling courses

If you are considering a career change to become a fully qualified counsellor, or you would like to learn the basics to enhance your relationships, we have courses suitable for all levels of interest.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling

Booking for 2026: Level 3 Certificate in Counselling

Based in Cambridge, Level 3 Counselling is the second stage of a professional counselling training programme.
Level 4 Diploma Counselling

Booking for 2026: Level 4 Diploma in Counselling

This course provides the final stage of working towards achieving counsellor practitioner status. It will enable successful learners to counsel individual clients within supervised, structured settings.

Book now, start in April 2026!

Our Adult Education courses will help you rediscover your love for learning.

Language courses

Our language courses span over 15 languages and are designed for learners of all levels — from complete beginners to advanced speakers looking to refine their skills.
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Art and design courses

Rediscover the joy of learning through our art and design courses.
Writing Poetry : Imagined Places

Recreational courses

Rediscover the joy of learning with our recreational courses. Explore, create and be inspired!
Adult Education ESOL class

ESOL courses

Rediscover the joy of learning with our recreational courses. Explore, create and be inspired!
Adult Education ESOL class

Business courses

Enhance your skills with our courses on Design and Build a WordPress site and Running Your Own Business.