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The Garden Design Academy - the European centre for garden and horticulture education.

We are a specialist institution offering distance learning courses in Garden Design, Landscaping, Gardening and Horticulture. You need look no further for the widest range at the highest quality.

We have more than 90 courses suitable for all levels of student, from the amateur gardener to degree level professionals. You are sure to find something to suit your needs at the Garden Design Academy.

We offer much more than course notes, however. All our home study programs are supported by experts, guiding your studies, correcting your written assignments and filling in gaps in your knowedge. Our courses are personalised for each student in this way, resulting in first class education whatever your level or subject.

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Distance learning Courses - Looking for a convenient and flexible way to reach your educational goals? Distance learning could be just what you need. Whether it’s one class or an entire diploma program, distance learning lets you choose when, where and how you get your education.

Students who are successful distance learners possess motivation, discipline and time management skills. They will be comfortable using a computer and the Internet.

the Benefits of distance learning Classes:-

  • Anytime, anywhere learning: This method helps students overcome job, time, and geographic location obstacles.
  • Independence and flexibility: Some learners find that our courses suit them better than face-to-face classes.
  • Dedicated, experienced instructors: All our courses are written and supported by industry experts. Further guidence is just a mouse-click away.
  • A proven solution: GDA is partnered with the ACS Learning Network, a world leader in online and distance learning.

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Loire Valley Gardens - guided tours

What better way to explore the fabulous gardens of the Loire Valley region than with a guided tour led by our own Colin Elliott? Full board accommadation for 7 nights in our home in central France and 5 days of garden visits.


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Offer of the month

Every month one or more of our courses will be offered at a very special discount.

For February 2012 our 100-hour course on Growing Annuals is reduced from £345 to £295, just in time for the bedding season.

See our Offer of the Month page for more details, but hurry, it's available for one month only!

»3/12/2011- »C. Elliott

Residential courses for 2012.

Twice as many and up to half the price of last year!

See our residential courses section for more details.

»19/11/2011- »C. Elliott

New RHS courses from Level 2 Certificate to RHS Master of Horticulture. These are accredited qualifications, certificated by the RHS and a stepping stone for many professionals in the industry. We are the only college in mainland Europe offering these courses.

»30/10/2011 - »C. Elliott

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