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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At first I was lost. I met a lady called Preeti . She explained to me the process in detail. Encouraged me. I’m so happy I met her because she gave me the strength and understanding to continue with my college enrolment process . Thank you Preeti
Activate Learning have been amazing! I am retaking my GCSEs as an adult due to not being able to take them as a teenager due to serious anxiety and lack of self-belief. Activate Learning have enabled me to do a 1 year online course for both Maths and English GCSE and as I approach my exams this and next month I have so much confidence in my ability thanks to the team. With the training and support from all involved with the course I now have the knowledge resurrected too! 20 years after I should have passed with flying colours, I have now been given another opportunity, thanks to Activate Learning! The online course structure is fab, very interactive and gives lots of different ways to further study yourself in between. It also fits really well around full time work, being a wife and mum of 2 young kids.
My experience with Activate Learning has been amazing from start to finish! I took the online Access to Nursing & Midwifery course. The tutors have all been really supportive and helpful throughout, replying to emails quickly and even available over the phone. The webinars for each unit were really helpful and available to watch back if you were busy at the time, making this course really good to work around family and work. Thank you activate learning for my experience and getting me the grades I needed to get into university.
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In the 2020/21 academic year I undertook an access course along with retaking Maths and English GCSEs as an adult learner. The engagement from the teachers was outstanding throughout the entire year, even during all of the disruption caused by the pandemic. One teacher in particular paid so much attention to students that they identified I may have a learning disability. A 5 hour assesment later showed that I have Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and suspected ADHD - a bit of a shock at 27 years old. My life will forever be different moving forward having finished my first year of university with a 2:1 average which is something I'd have never thought possible. The access courses at this college truly help set you up for higher education if you're willing to engage with the course material. The teachers at Activate Learning went above and beyond what they needed to by staying later and offering extra sessions to students who needed additional support. If you put in the work, you will reap the rewards at activate learning.
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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