ESOL Course

Kingston College can offer you:

• Qualified, subject-specialist and experienced teachers;

• Outstanding achievement rates in ESOL;

• Learning is active, challenging and interesting;

• College rated 'Good' by OFSTED;

• Regular one to one support with tutor;

• Support and guidance are available when you apply until when you complete the course;

• Excellent progression opportunities;

• A great opportunity to make new friends from all over the world;

• Convenient central Kingston location.

No formal qualifications are required. You will be assessed on entry to ensure you are placed on the correct level course for you. However, if you have studied ESOL before, please bring along any previous ESOL certificates you may have. This course requires a high level of commitment inside and outside the classroom. You will be expected to attend all classes and take a compulsory exam. You must be in good health as the course is very intensive and students must commit and fully participate. Please bring proof of nationality/status such as your passport/Home Office papers/ID card with you on enrolment days. If you are in receipt of any benefits please bring evidence of this which must be dated within the last six months to be eligible for the subsidised fee. Please see the Additional Information tab below to check if you are entitled to a course funded by the Adult Education Budget.

Entry Level 1, 2, 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Speaking & Listening: Learners will be given tuition in speaking and listening skills, grammar and vocabulary based on the ESOL Skills for Life Core Curriculum. Learners will take the Trinity ESOL Skills for Life Speaking and Listening examination.

Entry Level 1, 2, 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Reading: This course is aimed at improving students` reading skills, grammar and vocabulary based on the ESOL Skills for Life Core Curriculum. Learners will take the Pearson EDEXCEL Skills for Life Reading Exam.

Entry Level 1, 2, 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Writing: This course is aimed at improving students` writing skills, grammar and vocabulary based on the ESOL Skills for Life Core Curriculum. Learners will take the Pearson EDEXCEL Skills for Life Writing Exam.

IT and maths Functional Skills for ESOL: This course is aimed at developing students' numeracy and computing skills. Learners will sit Pearson EDEXCEL Functional Skills exams at various levels.

Pre-Entry: This is a beginners course for learners with very low literacy level. This course will prepare you to progress onto Entry Level 1 once you have improved your confidence and literacy skills.

Bridging Class: This course is designed to bridge the gap between Entry Level, 2, 3 and Level 1. The main focus is to develop students' literacy skills, vocabulary and overall confidence in speaking and writing.