• FREE Instant ONLINE TESTING to obtain National qualifications
• FREE Learndirect Skills for Life (English and Maths) courses
• FREE Employment Advice Service to users without National qualifications
• Learndirect Computer courses (FREE for job seekers and benefit holders, please ask staff for details)
• Employability courses (FREE for job seekers please ask staff for details)
• ESOL-Citizenship course (On completion, required to pass the Cambridge ESOL Listening & Speaking exam)
• ONLINE Food Hygiene Certificate & Level 2 Award in Food Safety exams (2 weeks booking in advance required)
• Chinese Language & Culture courses
• Monthly learner success parties, free entry - all are welcome.

The Chinese Centre (North of England) is a registered charity (reg. no. 1093920) and its mission is to promote social inclusion, equality and diversity. The Chinese ICT Open Learning Centre was founded by the Chinese Centre and was officially opened on 2nd February 2003. The centre was supported by the New Opportunities fund, the European Social Fund, the Department of Education and Skills and Newcastle City Council and is currently funded by the University for Industry for delivering Learndirect and UKonline.

Our mission is to encourage social inclusion, equality and diversity. Breaking through language and social barriers by means of new technology and helping learners regain confidence in learning is one of the aims of our current education & training service. A wide range of courses from basic level to advanced offer learners the opportunities to take their first step back into learning or to progress to higher education or employment opportunities.

CICT is an equal opportunities provider. We endeavour to provide quality education in a welcoming, supportive community environment to facilitate successful learning.

You can find our learndirect information here.

We offer many learndirect courses including:

You can gain these Qualifications.