Courses

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

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If English is not your first language, you can apply for a place on one of our ESOL courses.

Application to ESOL for New Students to Adult Education

We are taking applications for ESOL for new students. Please complete the application online and you will be contacted or come into our Open Day on Saturday June 21st. It is free to apply but course fees will be advised once a place on a course is offered if you apply.

course code: 25S900

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Times and Dates: We have ESOL courses on various days and also in the evenings. Once your language skills have been assessed you will be given a choice of course times and days. It is free to apply but course fees will be advised once a place on a course is offered if they apply.
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

ESOL Entry 2 Reading & Writing

The course will help you communicate in English. You will improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will gain confidence and learn about life and work in the UK.

course code: 25S120

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 09 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 18 weeks
Times: Tue Thu 17:30-20:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £367.00 - this includes exam fee £40.00 and the tuition fee £327.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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ESOL for Working in Care

Learn the skills needed to get an entry level job in health and social care while you continue to develop your language and communication skills.

course code: 25PS101

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Times and Dates: You will attend both ESOL classes and a Health and care class and your programme days and times will be confirmed once your skills have been assessed. Most unemployed students or studentson low wages will get this programme free.
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

ESOL in the Community

The course will help you communicate in English. You will improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will gain confidence and learn about life and work in the UK.

course code: 25S400A

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 25 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Thu 09:30-12:00
where: BOB JONES CENTRE (Blakenhall Healthy Living_Community Centre) Google map
fees: total fee for this course £96.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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course code: 25S401A

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 24 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Wed 09:30-12:00
where: United Reformed Church Google map
fees: total fee for this course £90.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
)

course code: 25S402A

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 23 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Tue 09:30-12:00
where: Newhampton Art Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £90.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
)

course code: 25S403A

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 25 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Thu 09:30-12:00
where: Hope Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £90.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
)

course code: 25S404B

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 25 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Thu 12:00-15:30
where: BOB JONES CENTRE (Blakenhall Healthy Living_Community Centre) Google map
fees: total fee for this course £90.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
)

course code: 25S405B

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 24 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Wed 13:00-15:30
where: United Reformed Church Google map
fees: total fee for this course £90.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
)

course code: 25S406B

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 23 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Tue 13:00-15:30
where: Newhampton Art Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £90.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
)

course code: 25S407B

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 25 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:30
where: Hope Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £90.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
)

ESOL Level 1 Reading and Writing

The course will help you communicate in English. You will improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will gain confidence and learn about life and work in the UK.

course code: 25S122

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 09 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 18 weeks
Times: Tue Thu 17:30-20:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £367.00 - this includes exam fee £40.00 and the tuition fee £327.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
)