Community Based Adult Learning
Community based adult learning (CBAL) takes place in community settings, is for anyone over the age of 16 who has left school and tends to focus on informal learning, social activities and adult education provision.
The activities in this directory of community based adult learning are categorised into four main levels:
- Stage 1: Engagement (unstructured, drop-in, variable support)
- Stage 2: Starter (SCQF 2-3, high support)
- Stage 3: Mid-level (SCQF 4-6, medium support)
- Stage 4: Upper-Level (SCQF 7+, low support)
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For more information about Community based adult learning in Dundee please contact cld@dundeecity.gov.uk
Last Updated: 18/09/2025 11:48
- Abertay Historical SocietyAbertay Historical Society lecture programmeSocial and EducationalStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableWest End
- Dundee and Angus CollegeAdministration AcademyWork and SkillsStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportCity WideSVQ
- Dundee Carers CentreAdult Achievement AwardWork and SkillsStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportCity CentreNewbattle Abbey College
- Dundee City Council CLD Adult LiteraciesAdult Literacies small groupsLanguage and LiteracyStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportCity WideOptional – SQA: National Qualifications (NQs) Core Skills
- Dundee City Council CLD Adult LiteraciesAdult Literacies small groupsLanguage and LiteracyStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportCity WideOptional – SQA: National Qualifications (NQs) Core Skills
- Abertay UniversityAHEAD - Part Time University Access ProgrammeWork and SkillsStage 4: Upper-Level (SCQF level 7+ advanced higher/HNC) - formal learning activity, low supportWest End
- Barnardos WorksAll in DundeeWork and SkillsStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportCity WideREHIS, SQA
- Dundee library and Information ServiceBook GroupsSocial and EducationalStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
- Business Gateway TaysideBusiness SupportWork and SkillsStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportCity Wide
- Dundee City Council CLD Community Empowerment TeamCommunity CafesSocial and EducationalStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
- Ninewells Community GardenCommunity GardeningSocial and EducationalStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableWest End
- Dundee City Council Community Health TeamCommunity Health Advisory ForumHealth and WellbeingStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportCity Wide
- Dundee and Angus CollegeCommunity KitchenWork and SkillsStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportCity Wide
- Dundee City Council Community Health TeamCooking coursesHealth and WellbeingStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportCity Wide
- Dundee library and Information ServiceCraft/ Arts workshop and drop-insSocial and EducationalStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
- Dundee library and Information ServiceCreative writingSocial and EducationalStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
- Dundee library and Information ServiceDigital Support Drop-inDigital SupportStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Centre
- Dundee City Council CLD Adult LiteraciesDrop – in digital literacyDigital SupportStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportCity Wide
- Dundee City Council CLD Adult LiteraciesDrop – in digital literacyDigital SupportStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportCity Wide
- LEAD ScotlandDundee Learning ProjectDigital SupportStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
- Dundee City Council CLD ESOLEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)Language and LiteracyStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportCity Centre
- Dundee and Angus CollegeEnglish Language (ESOL) Evening ClassLanguage and LiteracyStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportThe Ferry
- Dundee and Angus CollegeEnglish Language (ESOL) Evening ClassLanguage and LiteracyStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportThe Ferry
- Dundee and Angus CollegeEnglish Language (ESOL) Full TimeLanguage and LiteracyStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportThe FerrySQA
- The King's TrustEnterprise ProgrammeWork and SkillsStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportOnline
- Dundee City Council CLD ESOLESOL Conversation CafésLanguage and LiteracyStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Centre
- Dundee and Angus CollegeESOL Language Community Outreach classesLanguage and LiteracyStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportColdside
- Dundee and Angus CollegeESOL Language Community Outreach classesLanguage and LiteracyStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportColdside
- The King's TrustExploreWork and SkillsStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportMaryfieldSCQF
- Dundee City Council CLD Community Empowerment TeamFamily GroupsFamily ActivitiesStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
- Dundee City Council Community Health TeamFamily GroupsFamily ActivitiesStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
- Dundee library and Information ServiceFamily History drop in helpSocial and EducationalStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
- Dundee City Council Community Health TeamFamily learning activities e.g Speakasy , Decider skillsFamily ActivitiesStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportCity Wide
- Terrence Higgins TrustFriends, Family, Partners and Unpaid Carers workshopFamily ActivitiesStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableOnline
- Maxwell Centre and GardenGarden VolunteeringWork and SkillsStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableColdside
- Lifelong Learning DundeeGeneral interest courses for adultsSocial and EducationalStage 4: Upper-Level (SCQF level 7+ advanced higher/HNC) - formal learning activity, low supportWest End
- The King's TrustGet IntoWork and SkillsStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportMaryfield
- The King's TrustGet StartedWork and SkillsStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportCity Wide
- Terrence Higgins TrustGO! – Financial FridaysLanguage and LiteracyStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableOnline
- Terrence Higgins TrustGO! - Growing Older with HIVHealth and WellbeingStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableOnline
- Dundee library and Information ServiceGuest speakers and talksSocial and EducationalStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
- Dundee City Council Community Health TeamHealth Issues in the Community CourseHealth and WellbeingStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportCity WideSQA Higher
- NHS Tayside / Discover Work / D&A CollegeHealthcare AcademyHealth and WellbeingStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportCity Wide
- Harris Education and Recreation Association (HERA)HERA evening classes - various topicsSocial and EducationalStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportWest End
- Maxwell Centre and GardenIntercultural Cooking WorkshopHealth and WellbeingStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableColdside
- Terrence Higgins TrustLearning to LiveWellHealth and WellbeingStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableOnline
- Dundee library and Information ServiceLocal History GroupSocial and EducationalStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
- Dundee City Council CLD Community Empowerment TeamMen’s GroupsSocial and EducationalStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
- Dundee and Angus CollegeMultiplyLanguage and LiteracyStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportCity WideSQA certification available
- Dundee City Council Community Health TeamPoverty sensitive practice courseHealth and WellbeingStage 3: Mid-level (SCQF level 4 -6, NCs) - structured activity offering medium supportCity Wide
- Dundee City Council Community Health TeamRecovery friendly drop-insHealth and WellbeingStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
- Dundee International Women's CentreSocial and Educational ClassesSocial and EducationalStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableMaryfield
- Dundee International Women's CentreSuccess to WorkWork and SkillsStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportMaryfieldSQA
- Terrence Higgins TrustTHT Work & Skills ProgrammeWork and SkillsStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportOnline
- Dundee and Angus CollegeTransitional PathwaysLanguage and LiteracyStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportThe Ferry
- University of Dundee MuseumsUniversity of Dundee Museums exhibition and events programmeSocial and EducationalStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableWest End
- Dundee City Council Community Health TeamWalking GroupsHealth and WellbeingStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
- Dundee City Council Community Health TeamWellbeing workshopsHealth and WellbeingStage 2: Starter (SCQF level 2- 3) - Structured activity offering high supportCity Wide
- Penumbra Mental HealthWellbeing workshopsHealth and WellbeingStage 1: Engagement - unstructured or drop in type activity, no commitment, support variableCity Wide
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