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International study  - ABDO College

International Study with ABDO College

Studying with ABDO College when you are not in the UK or Republic of Ireland

ABDO College welcomes students from across the world. With its wide ranging programme of courses studied by distance learning, wherever you live studying with ABDO College can:

  • Allow you to earn while you learn.
  • Lead to stand-alone qualifications.

The College is a centre of excellence and has been raising the standards in optical education for the whole profession since it was established by the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) in 2001.

Courses available

Optical Assistant

The ideal online learning course if you are new to optics and want a thorough grounding, or have been in practice for some time and want to formalise what you have learnt. Online learning along with an optional workshop held in Birmingham, UK. There are no formal examinations for this course.

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Senior Optical Assistant

Uncover just how much there is to working in eyecare. Your knowledge of frames and lenses will grow while studying this course, allowing you to develop what you can offer patients with increasing confidence and knowledge. Online learning plus optional workshop held in Birmingham, UK. Examinations are held in the UK.

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