WEA Scotland gives priority to meeting the needs of adults with few or no educational qualifications. In particular:
- Unemployed men and women including the homeless
- Men and women who are unwaged or low paid
- Older adults, including those in residential care
- People with special educational needs including adults with learning difficulties; those experiencing or recovering from mental health problems; and adults with physical disabilities
- Members of minority ethnic communities
- Members of local community organisations
- Members of trade unions
- Members of isolated rural groups