Adult Learning
Adult learning is about giving people a fair and supportive chance to learn at any stage in life. It’s about creating spaces where everyone feels included, respected, and encouraged to grow—no matter their background or experience. It focuses on real-life learning that’s useful, empowering, and built around the learner’s own goals and interests. AONTAS values community, equality, and giving learners a voice, so adult learning isn’t just about gaining knowledge—it’s also about building confidence, making connections, and creating positive change in people’s lives and communities.

Are you an adult who would you like to get back to education?
It can be hard to know where to start, but you have come to the right place! Click on our below learner stories to read about others experiences with adult and community education.
Testimonials
Learner Stories
“I wanted to put myself out there to improve my confidence and independence”
Gabriele Morkunaite
Adult Learner
“In school I was told I would never get anywhere because I couldn’t spell, couldn’t write a letter. My self-confidence was wiped out, something that lasts until this day”
Ciara O’ Kelly
Adult Learner
“I have achieved something that I thought I would never achieve”
Deborah
Adult Learner