ESOL
Our ESOL courses are suitable for students whose first language is not English. If you have moved to the UK from overseas, are seeking asylum, or are classified as a refugee, you may be referred to an ESOL course from the local council or other institutions. Our ESOL courses cover several levels of English, for complete beginners up to GCSE-equivalent level.
Trips and visits
Trips and visits are generally not applicable to our range of ESOL courses.
Industry links
The skills and knowledge acquired on our ESOL courses are applicable to a wide range of career and educational opportunities.
I am
16-18 Years Old
Our full-time ESOL course for young people aged 16-19 is designed to help you improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing. Completing this ESOL course will also help you to move on to other college courses in the future.
I am an
Adult Learner
Our ESOL courses for adults are suitable for those looking to learn English or build up their skills. Covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening, our part-time ESOL courses will develop your knowledge and help you feel more confident when communicating in English. Whether you are taking an ESOL course for personal use or to help you find work, you will be equipped with the valuable skills you need to achieve your goals.
Meet our students
"My time at the college has been really amazing!"
Oula is thoroughly enjoying studying at the college and is rapidly gaining confidence in her English skills, thanks to the support of her kind and friendly tutors.
Meet our tutors
Kamalika Sen
Kamalika Sen, Lecturer in ESOL, has been teaching ESOL for over 19 years, following an earlier career in teaching English as a Foreign Language. She has worked at a number of colleges across the North West, as well as delivering EFL courses for the University of Essex and Loughborough University.
Kamalika is passionate about creating authentic and accessible learning materials, particularly for complete beginners such as asylum seekers and refugees.
"Warrington & Vale Royal College is a very friendly place, where students are the most important people. Everything we do is built around their needs and aspirations."
Explore our facilities
Learning Resource Centre
Choosing a career based on ESOL Back to top
4 February 2026
ESOL conversation classes in the community delivered by popular Warrington college
15 January 2026
Warrington & Vale Royal College: The Warrington college that is championing connections within the community
1 April 2025
Warrington & Vale Royal College celebrates success as groundbreaking ESOL reading initiative leads to published books with Gatehouse Books
16 May 2024
Meet Oula Allahham, Entry 3 ESOL student with a dream of working for the NHS
6 May 2024
Meet Farah Saeed, an Entry 3 ESOL student with a dream of becoming teacher in the UK
23 April 2024
Meet Tugba, an Entry 3 ESOL student with a dream of becoming a teaching assistant
3 April 2024