Reviews of City Lit. (School) in London (London).

City Lit

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Adult education school

1-10 Keeley St, London WC2B 4BA, United Kingdom

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B. B.

A fantastic institution with a great variety of courses in almost every subject. There's something for everyone here. The building has recently undergone a refurbishment and has all the bells and whistles.

L. K.

Great options for Mental Wealth week. Campus is nice and facilities are well kept. Give them a chance to help you learn & grow! Very much enjoyed the Warli art class with Jasmin, highly recommend.

A. Y.

Just completed a beginner's 'WordPress' course and it was fantastic! So well delivered considering it had to be via Zoom. Thank you.

B. S. A.

City Lit is an oasis of learning in central London. The range of courses is inspirational. The atmosphere is friendly and you meet like minded people who offer stimulating company. What's not to like? Life long learning at its best.

l. m.

Great adult education centre in central London, hidden in a quiet street in Covent Garden. I have taken around 16 courses here during the past 15 years, and it is my go-to place when I feel I need to upskill myself or simply learn new hobbies or improve old ones. The quality of the tutors is amazing, course contents are rich, and you will meet like-minded people thirsty for knowledge. I would say that my favourite site is City Lit's main site in Keeley Street (Covent Garden), the facilities there are great, it is a purpose-build building after all. But as they now offer over 5,000 different courses (more or less, truly a huge range!) they have outgrown their main site and a few years ago they started using extra facilities... and my only criticism is that their EC Centre in the Euston area has some uncomfortably small classrooms (I once did a foreign language course there). Aside from that small detail I would fully recommend this college to anyone keen to learn and explore new skills. City Lit opened 101 years ago, so it has inspired many curious and inquisitive Londoners for a very long time, and I can say that it has definitely improved my life throughout the past two decades, professionally and personally. Thank You City Lit!!!

G. M.

I love my beginners ballet class at CityLit. I have been very impressed by the level of professionalism of the teachers. The classes always start dead on time and a lot of thought has been put into the preparation of every class. The teacher really does care about our progress and works us very hard to make sure we improve. The atmosphere in the class is very positive. Everyone is very supportive and friendly.

a. g.

I was a tad unsure about the Art & Design Portfolio course that I enrolled on last year, as there were no online reviews of it that I could find. Anyway, my fears were allayed after the second and third week in, especially as we had two tutors, the very amusing Ron and Marcus, who were at times like a pair of TV comedians from the 1970s. I did enjoy their banter, and their teaching styles were very relaxed and complimentary to the course and students. We were given design tasks to complete within a certain timescale, such as 45 minutes or even 10. This often consisted of creating collages, painting still life, and also life drawing with a model one evening. Then we would place our work on display on the wall or table for other students to critique. The tutors offered sensitive and constructive criticism and did not trash student's work. This ensured that there was a very good atmosphere during the class for all concerned. My only gripe with City Lit, is that they do not have evening Art degrees classes - just like most institutions. Why not? Such a shame, as I would happily return to there.

M. S.

Can't recommend the Men's Ballet class highly enough. Superb tutor who adapts to the unique needs of the group and finds the right balance / pace to ensure everyone's learning and making progress without feeling out of their depth. A calm, ordered and safe space to discover or develop your ballet. A shining example of how good City Lit can be with the right combination of tutor and topic.

L. B.

I did an ITEC level 3 Massage diploma course with City Lit and I couldn't ask for any better. It was fast track and really full on, but we got plenty of help and support from our tutor Ameena who made a lot of effort to make things as comprehensive and as easy for us to be able to soak up as much knowledge as possible in the short span of 13 weeks. I came into the course as a massage enthusiast and was leaving a confident therapist (not overtly confident as there's so much more to learn and so much more practice needed to apply all the knowledge which only makes more questions arise, but I guess that's something we discover in everything we learn about, so thanks to City Lit I feel the desire to discover all there is about massage therapy and for that I feel very well-prepared)

C. j.

Beginners Tap Dance with Ben Bailey Great class, good fun, good routines with a fab and encouraging teacher, and always feel better after dancing. Would thoroughly recommend Ben who know loads about the history of tap dancing/dancers too, as well as other types of dance.

A. O.

Hidden away from the main street, but very accessible. The inside is pleasant and inviting, with clearly marked directions to all the different classroom and facilities. They have a very wide range of courses in many categories, from dancing to languages, history, and science. I've only tried one so far (Charleston! It's so much fun!) so I wouldn't know about the overall quality, but if you just want to learn a new skill or subject, I think it's a great way to start.

J. A.

City Lit is pleasantly located a few minutes from Holborn tube. Modern building with large classrooms, café serving vegetarian and vegan food and well stocked library. Probably the best adult learning centre in London with a vast range of courses to suit most tastes. Reasonable fees and concessions. I have done a few courses and have been generally happy. The quality of teaching and class management ranges from the absolutely amazing to the downright laughable. Some teachers would appear to have no teaching qualifications and if this is important to you, ask before enrolling. The main problem is when teachers don't control rude or disruptive elements. I have experienced problems in singing, computing and photography classes. When complaining you should get a reply but might not like the outcome. I recently complained about someone shouting out a lot and monopolising the teacher's time. I was told I had complained in the wrong way and was being 'disrespectful' as the language used to describe the individual, eg. 'loud mouthed' was too strong. Instead I should have said 'very lively' or 'extrovert'. This student clearly breached City Lit's Terms of Student Contract Policy so there was scope to remove that person. City Lit failed to comment on this. I know a lot of people don't like making a fuss but please do so if teaching is poor and/or the teacher fails to control disruption. The more genuine complaints they get, City Lit will really have to get tougher on teachers.

S. A.

City Lit has a wonderful variety of classes. Speaking as a retired but energetic professional dancer I would say that their tap dance classes, (Intermediate in particular on Thursdays and Fridays) are of a very high and professional standard. If you are able to commit to a whole term (as opposed to drop in), then you will really progress by taking one or both of these courses.

J. G.

I landed a modelling job in Rome for the summer and I can't even describe how excited I am about this experience. It's going to do wonders for my future career. The major, or rather the only problem, was that I don't speak a word of Italian. In 13 weeks here, I got the basic grammar structures and vocabulary to be able to make my way through a city and have a small talk. Our teacher was great, very patient and attentive. It was truly a pleasure visiting the classes. Convenient evening classes and the low fees are just other advantages of this centre. I do feel more confident and I will definitely come back for module 2.

S. I.

I have attended a Photography course here and I am disappointed. My course had around 12 students, from different Photographic level......It was on Sundays. The course was split in 2 part so I had 2 different teaches. I had feeling the first one did not want to be there on Sundays, plus she was taking too many breaks on which she did not want to spend with students to answer to all questions and help we want. I wanted to quit the course but I said to myself, it s quiet cheap and I had hope in the second teacher that probably she would be better that the previous one. And yes, she was good. BUT i still thinking that I could spend same more and pay some professional Ph to do one to one session and learn same skills .

R. N.

I've been to a few painting classes in London, and have to say the painting classes at City Lit are the most rewarding for the amateur Van Gogh wannabe. The lessons are structured, and the tutors with their different personalities and styles often provide good tips and guidance on my work. I especially enjoy the time when we view and listen to each classmate talk about their painting. If you are thinking about picking up a paintbrush, I highly recommend City Lit. It's like going back to school (City Lit has a pleasant canteen) without the pressure.

L. P.

I've been studying at CityLit since October 2016, taking different classes with different teachers: acting (with Lawrence Labert & Terry Smith), musical theatre (with Martin Wimpress & Dale Branston) and tap dance (with Ben Bailey). All the teachers are very well prepared and create a safe and fun environment where you'll be able to develop and improve skills that'll stay with you for a long time. The prices are also very competitive and the quality of the classes is very high. Would recommend this place to everyone!

R. M.

I have done classes in several London and Edinburgh ballet and dance schools/colleges/etc but the City Lit stands out for sheer professionalism. Teaching staff and students always engaging and friendly. A pure joy.

E. G. E.

I have found the City Lit to offer a wide variety of courses to suit every individual’s interests. Whether it is for further education, a new pastime or more vocationally orientated, the environment is very welcoming. The reception staff are also most helpful and the course tutors professional and supportive.

N. S.

Great place to learn something new. From a computer courses to arts and design. It has everything you need. My fiance went there for a InDesign course and she managed to learn a lot of new things. The CityLit itself is located very near Holborn station and it is easy reachable for everyone.

D. S.

I undertook a 6 week course of Acting and Improvisation with Jayne Denny -it was brilliant and a great group of 12 people that really blended in together over the period of time. I learnt so much and cant wait to start another course at City Lit to continue the experience -david Solomon

J. H.

Currently studying Writing Fiction and it is a lot of fun. The tutor is great and has a lot of experience. There is a laid back atmosphere and no one makes you feel silly. I would do other courses here.

N. L.

Great place. Visiting the play today (John Lyon's Theatre) "the Laramie Project". Controversial play but very well acted. Specially the waiter Matt Galloway Great performance.

T. p.

have attended the before work yoga courses here and it is fantastic. The tutor is a legend and the group are all so friendly. Love this place

C. H.

Adult college. Modern building. Many good courses. Great location in the heart of London, within a short walking distance to Coven Garden and Holborn station. It has a nice cafe inside also.

S. D.

There are really wide selection of classes. So whatever you are interested, it is likely to have it. Friendly staff members. The only downside is the class cost slightly more compare to similar adult evening school like Morley college.

A. G.

I have been to two courses at city lit. Introduction to massage and a sculpture one. Both excellent! Will definitely look for more courses!

J. C.

I have done a few courses at City Lit, the teachers are good and the reception staff are knowledgeable and friendly. It’s my go to place for anything from computers to language.