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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Curriculum Area
Start Date
September 2026
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 - 2 years
Level
Level 1

Our Vocational ESOL programme supports young people aged 16–18 to develop their English skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students also learn about life in the UK to help them settle and build confidence, while studying maths to develop essential numeracy skills. The course prepares students for further education, training or employment.

Entry requirements

This course is an Entry Level/Level 1 course, and there are no formal entry requirements.

What will I study?

You will study the core English skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening to support language development. Alongside this, you will work towards a Functional Skills Maths qualification to build essential numeracy skills for everyday life, further study and employment.

Method of delivery

You will study in College for three days per week

How will I be assessed?

There will be exams at the end of each unit to assess your ability.

Qualification received

ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening

Functional Skills Maths

Good course combinations

This is a full-time course. It is not possible to combine this course with other Vocational, T Level, Apprenticeship or A Level programmes.

Your next steps

You are supported to progress on to further education course within the College.

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