English for Speakers of Other Languages

Course Content

Award:
Foundation - Cambridge

What's it all about?:
Knowing how to communicate well in English can have a huge impact on your life and work. If you need to read or write in English, or are struggling to make yourself understood in English then we can help you. In our fun, friendly, relaxed atmosphere you'll be able to improve your speaking, reading, writing and listening ability without embarrassment or anxiety. We will encourage you work towards nationally recognised qualifications that can support applications for UK citizenship.

Progression:
You can progress to a higher level ESOL class throughout the course. If you achieve evel 1 or Level 2 ESOL qualifications can progress to other courses within the College. If you achieve Entry Level or Level 1 ESOL qualifications you can progress to ESOL courses at a higher level.

Entry Requirements:
There are no specific entry requirements. However, you will be invited to attend an informal interview to assess your suitability for the course.

Duration: One year Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

This course offers intensive graded classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). You develop your skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing English. There are optional taster sessions in vocational and academic areas, and the opportunity to study numeracy and ICT or to take advanced ESOL qualifications such as IELTS. Enrichment and tutorial activities include citizenship topics and visits to places of interest.

When can I study?:
Four or five days per week

Are there any exams?:
You will take an initial short test in speaking, listening, reading and writing to ensure placement in a class at the correct level. Informal assessment takes place throughout the course. You will take the Cambridge Skills for Life ESOL exams in speaking and listening, reading and writing at levels appropriate to your language acquisition.
Course Facts

• Apply Now

Start Date:
8 February 2010

End Date:
16 July 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£130 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £32.50 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £32.50 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Foundation

Course Code:
ESL1

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply Now

Start Date:
8 February 2010

End Date:
8 July 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£170 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £42.50 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £42.50 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Foundation

Course Code:
ESL1

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply Now

Start Date:
9 February 2010

End Date:
15 July 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£130 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £32.50 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £32.50 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Foundation

Course Code:
ESL1

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.