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English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

  • Improves English skills, job prospects, and confidence
  • 10-35 weeks
  •  Includes writing, conversation, and reading groups
  • Different levels to suit your needs

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Everyday ESOL

  • For learners with no previous experience of speaking English

 

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Improve your English E1- E3

  • For those who are just starting to learn English
  • Reading, writing, speaking & listening
  • 14 and 35 -week courses available

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Level 1 and Level 2

  • To prepare learners for further education or employment opportunities

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Are ESOL courses free?

Our ESOL courses may be free if you are unemployed, in receipt of benefits or earning less than £25,000. If none of these requirements apply to you, you can pay for your course in instalments. For more information about our finance options, visit our finance page.

How long is an ESOL course?

Before you enrol on a course you may need to have a telephone admission session with one of our team, to assess your level. Once we have assessed your level, we will be able to get you on the right ESOL course. If you are a complete beginner, we enrol you directly on to a course. Depending on the course you are studying, a course could be between 10 – 35 weeks.

How many levels in ESOL?

We offer 5 levels of ESOL courses to choose from starting at pre- entry (beginner) Entry level 1, 2 and 3 and Level 1 and 2. All these courses allow the learner to gain an ESOL qualification at the end of the course. We have writing classes too which focus specifically on writing and grammar. We also offer conversation classes where you can practise your skills in a friendly, supportive environment which will improve your learning and understanding of English. These courses have no qualification or assessment and therefore are perfect for learners who want to improve their skills. As well as these, we have a reading group for practising your reading skills and expanding your vocabulary. The tutor suggests a book and the group meets once a month with the tutor to discuss the book.

Can ESOL lead to GCSE?

GCSE English can be the next step after a Level 2 ESOL qualification. If you are at a lower level of English, our Entry Level courses are the perfect starting point to progress into a level 1 or 2 ESOL qualification. Many learners also start with level 1 and then go on to level 2. Our tutors can discuss your goals with you and help you get there.

Studying ESOL will give you…

Essential English skills

Reading, writing and speaking English are skills needed every day for life in the UK.

New job prospects

Developing your written and verbal English skills can help improve your job prospects.

Improved confidence

New skills and knowledge will give you more confidence when speaking, listening, reading and writing in English.

A small selection of our ESOL courses

How do I enrol?

1. Once you know you would like to learn English with us, please book yourself an admission session. This is a chance for us to meet you, assess your current working level and ensure you are placed on the best course for you.

2. After your admission session, we will then offer you a place on a course best suited to your ability. You can then enrol for this online. We will try our best to offer you a course at a convenient time and place for you based on your needs.

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