The Academy for Distance Learning was founded 12 years ago by a consortium of experienced academics. Take Control of Your Education, Knowledge and Skills. In today’s world, lifelong learning isn’t just an aspiration or a hobby, it’s a necessity! With labour markets changing day by day and new technologies and methods reshaping the world of work, the days of one career between school and retirement, are over. Academy for Distance Learning is recognised nationally and internationally and is part of a global network of post secondary distance learning schools including government sponsored and nationally recognized institutions.