This course is for people who are settled and living in the UK. It will improve your English skills for your work, study and daily life.

It covers all the main skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary.

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

Students are able to progress from Pre-Entry (PE) or Entry level (E1) English through to Level 2.

Students are also able to progress to main college courses after they have reached the required English level.

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

No entry requirements. All prospective students take an English assessment to ensure they are placed at the right level. 

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP00810 04/09/2023 TBC TBC TBC
BP00816 02/01/2024 TBC TBC TBC
BP00822 15/04/2024 TBC TBC TBC

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Costs 

Normal fee over 3 terms: £1019  (may change).

Students eligible for extra funding (please contact us for details): £56 materials fee (may change)

Course content

Course Content 

Our ESOL courses are for people who have come to the UK to live or work and who are settled and living in the UK.

The focus is on improving your confidence in your own English ability to better prepare you for life in the UK. You will develop your spoken fluency to be able to communicate more clearly. You will also focus on developing your writing skills to be able to write emails, letters etc. You will also improve your ability to listen to and read English as well as increasing your vocabulary and accuracy.

More info

Start Day/Time 

Courses are available in the morning and evening. Classes are twice a week (3 hours per session, 6 hours per week). Morning class: 9am to 12pm; Afternoon class: 1pm to 4pm; Evening class: 6pm to 9pm.

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Other Courses

Qualification Name 

ESOL Skills for Life

Awarding Body 

Gateway

Curriculum Area 

Business, Service Industries and ESOL - ESOL

More about the course 

People who study the ESOL courses come from a huge range of backgrounds and experiences. You will have the chance to meet new people, learn about culture from Britain and around the world and most importantly improve your English skills.

You will mostly be taught in a standard classroom but there is a big emphasis on pair-work and group-work and using the English language as much as possible in the classroom.

 

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Other Courses

Qualification Name 

ESOL Skills for Life

Awarding Body 

Gateway