Welcome to the Higher and Adult Education Centre at Ashton Sixth Form College. We take pride in our community and are committed to ensuring you thrive during your time with us, providing support every step of the way.
Pursuing Higher & Adult Education here means more than earning a qualification; it’s an opportunity to enhance life skills and expand your experiences. Our small, dedicated team focuses on personalised upskilling. With intimate class sizes, we offer one-on-one support and flexibility for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.
Higher Education – University programmes
Our experienced professionals are passionate about their subjects and dedicated to your success. In collaboration with our valued partners; Staffordshire University, Liverpool Hope University and the Associated Merseyside Partnership SCITT, our university programmes provide recognised qualifications to help you progress and succeed. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment, empowering you for success in your current and future careers.
Adult Education
Enhance, reskill, or elevate your career prospects by enrolling on an adult course with us. Our programmes are tailored to foster transferable skills, acquire subject expertise, and gain pertinent experience. We're thrilled to provide a variety of funded qualifications aimed at cultivating sought-after skills and expanding job prospects.
We hope you choose us as your educational provider, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Why choose us
Great location, facilities, and a safe place to study
Situated on the Ashton Sixth Form College campus, the Higher and Adult Education Centre is conveniently close to Ashton-under-Lyne city centre. Easily accessible by bus, tram, or train, our college ensures a swift journey.
Ofsted praises Outstanding for adult learners
In our most recent full Ofsted inspection, our adult learning provision received an Outstanding rating. Ofsted noted that 'Adult students returning to education develop their confidence and self-belief.
Excellent progression to employment or further study
Over 90% of our students reported that they pursued employment or further education, bringing them closer to their goals and aspirations.
Great benefits from learning
96% of students reported enjoying all of their lessons, while 99% felt supported by the teaching and support staff. Additionally, 98% believe they are making good progress in their studies.
We hope you choose us as your educational provider, and we look forward to seein
Great location, facilities, and a safe place to study
Situated on the Ashton Sixth Form College campus, the Higher and Adult Education Centre is conveniently close to Ashton-under-Lyne city centre. Easily accessible by bus, tram, or train, our college ensures a swift journey.
Ofsted praises Outstanding for adult learners
In our most recent full Ofsted inspection, our adult learning provision received an Outstanding rating. Ofsted noted that 'Adult students returning to education develop their confidence and self-belief.
Excellent progression to employment or further study
Over 90% of our students reported that they pursued employment or further education, bringing them closer to their goals and aspirations.
Great benefits from learning
96% of students reported enjoying all of their lessons, while 99% felt supported by the teaching and support staff. Additionally, 98% believe they are making good progress in their studies.
We hope you choose us as your educational provider, and we look forward to seein
