Skills for Life - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
If English is not your first language, the Adult College provides a welcoming environment for you to join one of our ESOL courses. Being our largest department, ESOL has an ample team of 17 fully qualified, experienced and friendly staff on hand to support you throughout your studies.
During the previous academic year, we saw over 400 students come through and partake in our courses. All prospective students received a pre-course assessment and a full college induction, giving them the opportunity to discuss their specific learning needs with an experienced tutor.
Qualifications
Courses are mapped to the national core curriculum and are available at 7 levels. An opportunity to obtain a qualification is offered at all levels except pre-entry. Cambridge qualifications are offered from Entry level 1 to Level 2.
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-entry | No exam | No exam | No exam |
| Foundation | Adult College Foundation Speaking & Listening exam | Adult College Foundation Reading exam | Adult College Foundation Writing exam |
| E1 with Citizenship | Cambridge SfL E1 Speaking & Listening exam | Cambridge SfL E1 Reading exam | Cambridge SfL E1 Writing exam |
| E2 with Citizenship | Cambridge SfL E2 Speaking & Listening exam | Cambridge SfL E2 Reading exam | Cambridge SfL E2 Reading exam |
| E3 with Citizenship | Cambridge SfL E3 Speaking & Listening exam | Cambridge SfL E3 Reading exam | Cambridge SfL E3 Writing exam |
| L1 | Cambridge SfL L1 Speaking & Listening exam | Cambridge SfL L1 Reading exam | Cambridge SfL L1 Writing exam |
| L2 | Cambridge SfL L2 Speaking & Listening exam | Cambridge SfL L2 Reading exam | Cambridge SfL L2 Writing exam |
Times:
All courses are part-time and most run for 2 sessions per week. Learners can join short additional courses to intensify their studies and intensive summer school courses.
A wide variety of times are available throughout the day and evenings to suit all. Daytime classes are scheduled to fit in with school times.
Location:
ESOL courses are held throughout the borough at 5 sites:- Fanshawe Crescent, Barking Learning Centre, Marks Gate Community Centre and Sidney Russell and Sue Bramley Children's centres. This enables students to access ESOL at a convenient location.
Crèche facilities are available at Fanshawe, Marks Gate and Sue Bramley centres.