English for Speakers of other Languages 16-19 (ESOL) - Full Time Study Programme

Are you 16-19 years old and new to the UK?  Is English you second language? This 1-year ESOL course is perfect for you!  You will improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing.  You will also get a qualification to help in daily life, education and work.  This course will help you learn new skills and prepare for a maths qualification.  It will also help you to move on to other courses in the future.

This will help you to improve your English.  It is for students aged between 16 and 19 who are learning English.  You will learn at your own speed and gain the skills you need to live in the UK.  This course will also help you prepare for more studies and jobs.  Experienced teachers will support you and help you to do your best.  We will work with you to understand your goals and help you achieve them.

The key components of the course are as follows:

• ESOL Skills for Life Full Mode qualification: Delivered by our specialist ESOL teacher, helping you to develop your English skills.
• Maths for ESOL learners (Functional Skills or GCSE), We will help you to prepare you for a formal maths qualification.
• Skills for further learning and employment qualification (with work placement): You will learn about problem solving and communication, and learn how to be more independent in the UK.
• You will have weekly whole class tutorials with your teacher. You will also have 1-2-1s with your teacher and you will work towards personalised targets.
• You will take part in taster days in other areas of the college to give you an idea of what you might want to do the following year. These may include: construction & motor vehicle, health and social care, hair dressing, graphics, media & ICT, art & performing arts, sport & public services and hospitality & catering.

Most of our students move on to further study or some leave to find a job.  Some students have even gone on to study at university or become apprentices. 

You will meet guest speakers from different businesses and visit workplaces like construction sites, shops, hotels and restaurants.  Work experience is an important part of your course, this is when you will spend time with an employer learning how to do jobs and gaining experience in the real world of work.  You can do work experience alone or in a group.  You will also work on real projects to learn skills that employers want.  Our Industry Placement Officer will help you to find a placement and support you.

We have a team who provide learning support if it is needed and a welfare team to offer guidance, support and help when needed.  Some students can access help with finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.

This course has been designed for 16-19 ESOL learners.  You will be taught in classrooms by expert teachers.  Your ESOL sessions will be with people of your own age and be suitable to your needs.  You will also learn maths with your ESOL group which will help you to develop confidence and English skills.

This programme is aimed at ESOL learners who do not have a recognised formal English qualification and who need to develop spoken English, literacy and language skills.

If there are any costs attached to trips and visits or any PPE required for experience days you will be given notice and all costs are kept to a minimum to ensure all learners can participate. Help is available if learners are in receipt of a bursary.