Summary

All of our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses run throughout the year on a flexible basis. To discuss our courses and to find the right level for you, please email [email protected] or enrol online and a member of the team will be in touch.

These classes are lively and are a good opportunity to meet learners from other countries. You will have a chance to gain an Edexcel ESOL qualification at a level which is right for you. We run courses at three levels:

Beginners ESOL: This course is for those who do not speak any English and need to start from the beginning.

Elementary ESOL: This course is for those who can speak a little English but wish to improve their overall confidence. 

Intermediate ESOL: This course is for those who already have a good knowledge of English.

Open Events
This September we are hosting open events aimed at providing learners with the chance to come in and meet the ESOL team. Giving you the chance to ask any questions you may have and undertake an assessment so we can understand which level would best suit you.

If you have any questions regarding our ESOL Open Events please email [email protected].

How will I learn?

You will be required to attend two hours each week at your choosen location. Please see below for more details on where the classes take place.

• Stroud Campus - located in the Centre of Gloucestershire, surrounded by the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The campus is moments away from Stroud train station and easily accessible by bus.
• Filton Campus - located in South Gloucestershire which is easily accessible from the city of Bristol by train (Bristol Parkway / Bristol Abbey Wood) and bus.
• Easton Community Centre - located in Easton, Bristol. This is a short walk away from the centre of Bristol or can be accessed by a number of bus routes including 6, 35 and 42. It is also close to Lawrence Hill train station.

 If you have any questions regarding how you will learn please get in touch.

Entry Requirements

A member of the team will be in touch once you have completed an enrolment and will arrange an assessment to ensure we find the right ESOL level course for you. You will be required to provide proof of eligibility, either settled status or visa.

These courses are available free to you based on the following entry criteria:

• You are aged 19+
• You have been a resident in the UK for at least 3 years
• You are a EU citizen or from an EEA member country
• You are a refugee or asylum seeker

If you have any questions regarding entry requirements please email [email protected].

Additional Information

DEPARTMENT CONTACT
For more information about this course please email [email protected].

COURSE FEES
Please be aware that some courses have fees that are payable on enrolment. More information on if this course has a fee can be found in the Availability section below.  

If you require financial support including payment plans, bursaries and advanced learner loans please visit the Money Management Service section of the website.

For more information on fees please view our Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy and our Applications, Admissions and Enrolment Policy and Procedures.

ONLINE ENROLMENT
This course offers simpler and safer online enrolment requests, which means in a matter of minutes you can submit an enrolment request to us. However please be aware that upon submitting your enrolment form you are not guaranteed to be accepted. A number of our courses require assessments, qualification checks or simply a conversation with you before we can confirm your enrolment.

Within 24 hours of enrolment submission you will receive an automated email notification with information on what happens next. Please add [email protected] to your safe sender list. Most email providers allow you to do this withing settings/options. For full instructions simply use your chosen search engine to find instructions on how to make emails as safe.