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ESOL FT
ESOL FT

ESOL (16-18)

Level E
Gloucester

Course Overview

Full Time
Certificate
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Ideal if: you are aged 16 to 18, a permanent UK resident and English is not your first language.

You'll learn: reading, writing, speaking, listening and maths.

Expect to: improve your English, maths and IT skills to access Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 courses.

You'll love: the chance to improve your employability skills and job prospects.  Plus several educational trips to enrich your learning.

If you are 16 to 18 years old, literate in your first language and English is your second language, then our full-time ESOL course could be for you. Students have the opportunity to take reading, writing and speaking and listening exams at the end of the year.

It is also possible to take GCSE or Functional Skills maths exams. This course is for students who are permanent residents in the UK and need to improve their level of English to help them progress on to full-time further education courses or into work.

Course highlights:

  • English for entry level to Level 1
  • Maths at a variety of levels
  • Students from a range of nationalities
  • Exciting educational trips
  • Specialised teaching and one-to-one tutorials
  • Confidence building through sport and project work
  • Excellent opportunities to progress

Many former students have described this course as an excellent springboard onto a wide range of FE and employment options.

  • No formal qualifications are required, however applicants will be assessed in relation to their ability to understand and follow instructions to ensure they are able to attend the course.

    If the applicant has ESOL or maths certificates, they should be brought to the interview. 

    Initial assessments will be completed during the interview stage to assess the applicant's level of English and Maths and establish if the course would be appropriate.

    Contact Student Services (0345 155 2020) for more information

  • Students can progress to the next level of ESOL or vocational courses.

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ESOL (16-18)

What You Will Pay

Please contact Student Services on 0345 155 2020 for pricing information.

ESOL classes help many students to improve their English in order to communicate better in a range of situations.

If you are 16-18 years old and English is your second language, then our full-time course could be right for you. Students will have the opportunity to develop the language needed for everyday life and work in the UK. You will improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening alongside other student-centred lessons, such as projects and student development.

Students may take exams at different stages throughout the year. It is also possible to take GCSE or Functional Skills maths. This course will help you progress on to full-time further education courses or into work. Regular tutorials with the course leader will help you plan your next steps.

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Magdalena Czerepak

“I applied for the ESOL course to improve my English and communication skills, and meet new people. I heard great things about the course from my family. The teachers are very helpful, the environment is comfortable and I’ve gained a lot of useful knowledge. “Once I complete my course, I plan to study another English language course, such as the IELTS, in order to find a good job.”

Magdalena Czerepak

Level 1 – ESOL – Gloucester Campus

Jana Fekova

“The best thing about the course was the support from the teachers. One of our special projects was a talent show; we has to perform and work together as a group.”

Jana Fekova

Level 1 – ESOL – Gloucester Campus

Harry Andres

“I would love to become a games developer and the 16-18 ESOL course helped me to improve my English to a standard that can be used in a working environment. I did not know how to speak English properly before and now I am studying an IT course, which is taught in English!”

Harry Andres

Level 1 – ESOL – Cheltenham Campus

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