ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages - Full-Time

This course will help you gain confidence and develop your English language skills in a variety of different contexts, as well as strengthening your ability in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Alongside this, you will learn valuable IT skills and Numeracy on the course.

Why study ESOL?

• You will develop your speaking and listening skills to help you successfully integrate and navigate daily life in the UK, using real life scenarios such as applying for work, attending job and college interviews, going to the doctors surgery, asking for directions and understanding work colleagues. You will also have a fantastic opportunity to make new friends using English!

• You will improve your everyday reading skills to help you read and understand information, such as news, instructions, books and job advertisements.

• You will build your writing skills so that you can communicate effectively. This will include writing emails, reviews, reports, job application letters and supporting statements to apply for work placements, jobs and college courses.

• There will be the opportunity for vocational workshop tasters and work experience where possible!

There are no specific entry requirements.

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

02/09/2026

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Full-time courses at CWA are generally 3 - 4 days per week (though you may be in for an extra day if you are resitting English and / or Maths). The college day is typically longer than a day at school and students will need to plan their individual study in their free time (including individual study hours which are recorded at college in the Learning Resource Centre or other study areas). Work experience will be a key component of your course and most students will complete a minimum of 60 hours per academic year (on top of their college hours), depending on the course they are studying. CWA has a dedicated team of work placement co-ordinators to support you with this.

Age	Cost
16-18	Free*
19+	£630

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

You will gain an ESOL Skills for Life qualification.

How is my course assessed?

The qualification is assessed with reading, written and verbal assignments.