Starting 01/09/2025
King's Lynn
Part-Time
Duration 1 year
Starting 08/09/2025
Wisbech
Part-Time
Duration 1 year
Part-time
Adults Part-TimeESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages - Part-Time
This course is designed to help improve your English language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening in a variety of contexts. It is for learners aged 19 and over.
Course Video - ESOL
Course Video - Part-time and Evening Courses
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Course Description
The ESOL course will help you to develop and gain confidence in your speaking, listening, reading and writing English language skills.
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You will develop and improve your English grammar and vocabulary.
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You will cover a wide range of topics such as, working and living in the UK, education, health, history, the environment, housing, travelling, the law, social development, personal development, finance, etc.
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You will have the opportunity to make friends in these multi-cultural classes, learn about the British way of life and the variety of cultures in the UK.
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You will have the opportunity to gain an ESOL Skills for Life qualification in reading, speaking & listening and writing.
- You will get personal feedback from expert ESOL staff.
We also offer a full-time equivalent of the ESOL course for students aged 16-18 year-olds starting each September.
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Entry Requirements
Whilst there are no entry requirements, you will complete an assessment prior to starting your course to determine the appropriate level for you.
You must be eligible to study in the UK to start this course (i.e. you have lived in the UK for the last three years or have settled / pre-settled status and have lived in the EEA / UK for the previous three years. We will ask you for further details on receipt of your application. If you are unsure, please contact our admissions team on 01553 815449.
We also take new students on in January and April for the part-time ESOL courses. These courses will run at the same time on the same evening as the above but during the week commencing 5th January 2026 and 13th April 2026, respectively.
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Course Length
How long is this course?
1 year
When does this course start?
08/09/2025
How many hours / days per week is this course?
Kings Lynn: For EL1 + EL2 Courses will be held on Tuesdays 17:00pm-20:00pm. For EL3, L1, and L2 courses will be held on Thursdays 17:00pm-20:00pm. Wisbech: For EL1 + EL2 courses will be held on Mondays 17:30pm-20:30pm. For EL3, L1, and L2 courses will be held on Wednesdays 17:30pm-20:30pm
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Course Fees
Age Cost 19+ £300 Fee information
Our ESOL courses are split into three different units; reading, writing and speaking. For most students, each unit costs a reduced rate of 100, but depending on your circumstances you may be able to receive the course for free.
Your course will be free if you have lived in the UK for the last three years and:
- You live in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough or;
- You are employed with a sole income of less than 25,000 per year or;
- You are unemployed
If you haven't lived in the UK for the last three years, our admissions team will complete a fee assessment against specific criteria to determine if you are eligible for free or a reduced-rate courses. If you don't meet the criteria, each unit will cost 300.
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.
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.
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Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
We offer English qualifications at:
- Entry Level 1
- Entry Level 2
- Entry Level 3
- Level 1
- Level 2
How is my course assessed?
The qualification is assessed with reading, written and verbal assignments.