LITERACY DROP IN

LITERACY DROP IN

Quick Facts
Course Code
LLJ111A09
Start
07/09/2009
Course Level
Level 1
Days/Time
Flexible but mainly Monday, Tuesday 9-5 and Wednesday 4-8
Course Length
Flexible

Where is the course? Centre for Lifelong Learning (28-42 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London N4 2DG)

What is this course about?
Learners can practise literacy skills using online materials on an individual basis.

Who is this course for? Learners wanting to improve their reading and writing

What do I need to get on the course? Your level of English will be assessed.

What will I study?
Learners will work towards a City and Guilds Level 1 Adult Literacy Test working on improving their skills in Reading, Writing and S&L.

What qualification will I get?
Most learners take external examinations (City & Guilds) online as advised by the tutor.

What can I do after the course?
You can progress in employment or onto further courses

How do I get on the course?
Come in to the Centre where you want to study to make an appointment to have your level of English assessed Monday to Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-1pm.


How much does the course cost?
ESOL courses are free if you are on income-based benefits, eg income support or housing benefit.
If you are not on benefit but are on a low income, you may also get help with fees. General information about the cost of ESOL courses is available in the following languages: Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujurati, Hindi, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. When you enrol, you need to bring

· Evidence of your status in the UK â€" e.g. your passport or Home Office letter

· Evidence of your income if you are claiming concessions - your wage slips, benefit letter or National Asylum Support Service (NASS) letter.

If you need to pay fees, these depend on the length of course and can range from about £200 for a Saturday course to £1000 for a fulltime course. You will be advised of the exact fee after assessment has determined the appropriate course for you.

Home Students:
Cost to be confirmed