
Activate Learning is an educational organization offering a diverse range of learning opportunities across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Surrey. The company operates several colleges, including Banbury and Bicester College, City of Oxford College, and Guildford College, providing programs aimed at various demographics, from school-aged learners to adults seeking further education or vocational training. The organization specializes in a variety of educational services, including access to higher education, adult education, apprenticeships, and specialized skills bootcamps designed to enhance local career prospects. By leveraging digital technology and innovative teaching methods, Activate Learning aims to empower students to achieve their educational and career goals in a supportive and resource-rich environment.
Activate Learning receives overwhelmingly negative feedback from students and parents, with a significant majority expressing dissatisfaction. Common complaints center around poor management, lack of communication, and inadequate course delivery.
Many reviewers report frustrating experiences with registration and enrollment processes, noting delays and unresponsive staff. Specific courses, such as A-levels and vocational programs, are criticized for insufficient teaching support, with some students left without essential instructors for extended periods. Despite a few positive mentions of individual staff members who provided helpful guidance, the overall sentiment reflects a deep disappointment in the institution's ability to deliver quality education. Consumers strongly advise against enrolling, highlighting a lack of professionalism and care for student needs.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 1.6 | 30 | 100% | ● Low |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Nov 2024.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23 | 1.0 | 1 |
| Jan 24 | 1.0 | 1 |
| Feb 24 | 1.0 | 1 |
| Mar 24 | — | 0 |
| Apr 24 | — | 0 |
| May 24 | 1.0 | 1 |
| Jun 24 | 2.0 | 1 |
| Jul 24 | — | 0 |
| Aug 24 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Sep 24 | 1.0 | 2 |
| Oct 24 | 1.0 | 1 |
| Nov 24 | 1.0 | 2 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 30 most recent reviews.
“In the 2020/21 academic year I undertook an access course along with retaking Maths and English GCSEs as an adult lea...”
“Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this college at all based on my child’s experience”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Universities & Colleges.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Service | Website & app | Trend | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 out of 5 (poor) | 100 out of 100 | 1.9 out of 5 (poor) | 2.6 out of 5 (poor) | — | 30 | |
| 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 4.2 out of 5 (good) | — | 85 | |
| 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | — | — | 57 | |
| 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | — | — | 37 | |
| 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.9 out of 5 (good) | — | — | 25 |
Bottom line: Activate Learning is #5 of 5 on overall rating in this group. On service, Truka scores higher (5.0 vs 1.9).
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Activate Learning is an educational organization offering a diverse range of learning opportunities across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Surrey. The company operates several colleges, including Banbury and Bicester College, City of Oxford College, and Guildford College, providing programs aimed at various demographics, from school-aged learners to adults seeking further education or vocational training. The organization specializes in a variety of educational services, including access to higher education, adult education, apprenticeships, and specialized skills bootcamps designed to enhance local career prospects. By leveraging digital technology and innovative teaching methods, Activate Learning aims to empower students to achieve their educational and career goals in a supportive and resource-rich environment.
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