Courses

English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre

ESOL: Building English - A (E2/A2)

This course helps you develop your English skills to communicate clearly and confidently in everyday situations and prepare for further learning.

course code
QE1427J
Availability
This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
places
 14
Start
14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
36 weeks
Times
Monday Thursday 12:00-13:30

where
Dorchester Library and Learning Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £462.00   (concessions free)

This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.


ESOL: English with Confidence - A (L1/B2)

This course helps you use English confidently and independently in a wide range of everyday, work, and study situations.

course code
QE1439J
Availability
This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
places
 14
Start
14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
36 weeks
Times
Monday Wednesday 12:00-13:30

where
Dorchester Library and Learning Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £462.00   (concessions free)

This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.


ESOL: Friendly English Conversation

This course helps you build confidence in speaking and understanding basic English to prepare for your first ESOL qualification.

course code
PE1447J
Availability
This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
places
 14
Start
29 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
30 weeks
Times
Tuesday 11:00-12:30

where
Dorchester Library and Learning Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £198.00   (concessions free)

This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.


ESOL: Improving English - A (E3/B1)

This course helps you improve your English skills to communicate clearly, confidently and independently in a range of everyday situations.

course code
QE1451J
Availability
This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
places
 14
Start
14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
36 weeks
Times
Monday Wednesday 10:00-11:30

where
Dorchester Library and Learning Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £462.00   (concessions free)

This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.


ESOL: Intro to English - A (E1/A1)

This course helps you build confidence in using basic English skills for everyday reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

course code
QE1458J
Availability
This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
places
 14
Start
14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
36 weeks
Times
Monday Thursday 10:00-11:30

where
Dorchester Library and Learning Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £462.00   (concessions free)

This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.


Everyday ESOL Summer course

For learners who wish to improve their speaking, reading and writing skills for their next course.

course code
PE1719H
Availability
This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
places
 11
Start
23 Jul 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
6 weeks
Times
Thursday 10:00-12:30

where
Dorchester Library and Learning Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £66.00   (concessions free)

This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.


Improve your English (ESOL) Summer course E1-E2

For learners who wish to improve their speaking, reading and writing skills for their next course.

course code
PE1720H
Availability
This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
places
 8
Start
21 Jul 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
6 weeks
Times
Tuesday 10:00-13:00

where
Dorchester Library and Learning Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £79.00   (concessions free)

This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.


Improve your English (ESOL) Summer course E3-L2

For learners who wish to improve their speaking, reading and writing skills for their next course.

course code
PE1702H
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
 14
Start
22 Jul 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
6 weeks
Times
Wednesday 10:00-13:00

where
Dorchester Library and Learning Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £79.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.