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.

What are the requirements?

• No formal qualifications are required.

• You will be assessed on entry to ensure you are placed on the correct level course for you.

• Please bring along any previous ESOL certificates you may have.

• 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 visit the course information on Kingston College website to check if you are entitled to a course funded by the Adult Education Budget.

What does the Level 1, 2 and 3 course cover?

• Speaking and Listening skills

• Reading skills, grammar and vocabulary

• Writing skills, grammar and vocabulary

• Numeracy and computing skills.

Pre-Entry course: This is a beginners course for learners with a 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.