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Welcome to Mary Ward Adult Education

From Art to Zumba, Archaeology to Ukulele, English to Payroll there are a fantastic range of courses at Mary Ward.

Our Courses

Could you be our next Café at Mary Ward in Stratford?

Are you a CIC, social enterprise or a café business embedded in your local London community?
We are offering a 1 year contract with a possibility to extend.

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Summer Term 2023

Last chance at Queen Square. Join a course for Summer 2023. There are some spaces on a wide range of courses. Avoid disappointment and enrol now!

Summer Term Courses

Counselling Courses

Train for a career in Counselling. We have a range of courses from a general introduction ‘Counselling Bazaar’ through to qualifications at Level 3, 4 and 6.
Apply now for 23-24!

Counselling

Art progression courses

Thinking about a career change or interested in studying art, craft or design more intensively? Apply now for Foundation & Pre-Foundation Art & Design 23-24!

Qualifications & Professional Practice

The friendly place to learn

The Mary Ward has a reputation as the friendly place to learn – this is because as well as getting first-rate teaching, we also offer the support and encouragement you need to help you get the most from your course.

Summer Term Courses

Write Here! Write Now!

25 April 2023 – 27 June 2023

Tuesday, 14:00 to 16:30
Whether writing from life or imagination, a first timer or an old hand, carve yourself a couple of h...
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Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

06 May 2023 – 15 July 2023

Saturday, 10:30 to 16:30
Do you want a qualification recognised internationally as proof of high level English? Then Cambridg...
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Swing, Jive And Stroll - Online

06 May 2023 – 17 June 2023

Saturday, 10:30 to 11:30
No partner required for this fun and lively class, dancing solo versions of swing and jive steps to...
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COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS

09 May 2023 – 06 June 2023

Tuesday, 10:00 to 13:00
Do you own a computer or laptop and can't use it? Do you need help to get started? This short cours...
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SMARTPHONES FOR BEGINNERS

09 May 2023 – 06 June 2023

Tuesday, 14:00 to 17:00
Do you own a Smartphone but are not making the most of it? Or are you thinking of buying one but do...
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Understanding Community Interpreting Level 1(Ascentis)

13 May 2023 – 08 July 2023

Saturday, 10:00 to 13:00
An introduction to the work of a community interpreter and advice on gaining essential voluntary exp...
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PHOTOSHOP INTRODUCTION TO INTERMEDIATE

13 May 2023 – 08 July 2023

Saturday, 14:00 to 17:00
This is an Introduction to intermediate level course for students who have little or some knowledge ...
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Experimental Sound Art

15 May 2023 – 26 June 2023

Monday, 18:30 to 21:00
Invent, create, play! This course will allow you to explore sound as an art form using instruments, ...
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Aromatherapy: Lotions And Potions

10 June 2023 – 10 June 2023

Saturday, 10:00 to 16:30
Confused about essential oils? This workshop is ideal for anyone wanting to understand what they are...
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Sewing Machine Masterclass - Putting in Sleeves - Shirt and Gathered

10 June 2023 – 10 June 2023

Saturday, 10:30 to 16:30
Join us for a comprehensive one-day workshop designed to enhance your sewing skills and delve into g...
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Creative Process With Watercolour

10 June 2023 – 10 June 2023

Saturday, 10:30 to 16:30
Join us for a one-day workshop where we dive into the creative world of watercolours. Through a seri...
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First Steps Into Maths

14 June 2023 – 19 July 2023

Wednesday, 12:30 to 14:30
Calling all ESOL students in Pre-Entry or Entry 1 ESOL! Join us for an engaging course designed to e...
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Setting Yourself Up as a Freelance Community Interpreter - Online

17 June 2023 – 24 June 2023

Saturday, 10:00 to 15:00
A course for those who have completed the Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting and are now ...
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Introduction To Wordpress

24 June 2023 – 24 June 2023

Saturday, 10:00 to 17:00
WordPress is the world's best and most popular website builder and is used to create and set up a si...
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Curriculum Departmental Administrator

Salary: £25,487.04 to £27,336.12, per annum We are looking for a Curriculum Administrator to support the Team Leader of the......
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Mary Ward Cafe

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Welcome to our new Warden!

Hello! I feel very privileged to have been appointed as the new Warden (CEO) of Mary Ward Settlements and very......
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International Women’s Day

These are some examples of postcards of iconic women embroidered by the remarkable women of LOVO in celebration of this......
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Exciting news in the world of Literacy development

We have partnered with the Adult Learning Trust (ALT) to provide 1-1 and small group support for our English students......
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Printmaking Exhibition

Printmaking students recently had the opportunity to take part in an exhibition at Delta House Studios Gallery. The exhibition was......
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Queens Coffee have come to Mary Ward

Many of you will have already come to know the friendly folk who run the ‘Queens Coffee ‘ Coffee stall......
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Our new building in Stratford

As most of you already know we are refurbishing a building on Stratford High Street, which will replace our building......
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