English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Campus: Bridgend

Fees: The courses are free for students from EU countries, for those with 'indefinite' leave to remain if they have lived in the UK for more than 3 years, for asylum seekers and for refugees. Other students would be required to pay £5 an hour.

Students are expected to pay for textbooks, which can be bought from the College.

Length of Course: 15 weeks, starting in either September or January

Days & Times: Day classes usually operate from 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm and Evening classes are usually once a week from 6pm - 8pm

Course Description: The ESOL Programme provides classes at five different levels from Beginners through to Advanced level. Lessons focus on everyday English and aim to improve the students' skills in all areas - speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar.

Daytime students attend 6 hours of class and attain a Cambridge 'Skills for Life' Qualification. Evening students attend 2 hours of class and achieve an OCNW qualification. There is also a citizenship class for 2 hours per week.