Adult Education

The Department for Further Studies and Adult Education is responsible for the provision of adult education under the Ministry of Education. The Adult Education and Evening Course Section within this department provides various services including vocational, academic, craft and leisure subjects as well as courses in drama, music and art. The section provides centres for adult basic literacy and also a day centre, the Adult Education Centre also provides courses in a number of subjects at secondary level particularly aimed at returnees. Courses are also organised for various entities including other government departments and private entities.

Courses are generally held on a one-year basis, but there are also short thirteen-week courses and others tied up with certification.

Courses for adults are also held by the ETC, Employment Training Corporation (ETC) which provides basic literacy classes and training for the unemployed. The ETC also set up the Night Institute for Further Education providing further opportunities for adults wishing to pursue various vocational courses, including IT and Computer Practice.