16-18 ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

There will be additional costs for your course book of at least

Our ESOL programmes will enable you to meet new people, broaden your cultural awareness and improve your language skills both for life and work. You will gain European Union approved English language qualifications that meet UK Border Agency language requirements for your visa renewal. Your study programme will include a City & Guilds Employability qualification, English and Maths and a taster of a vocational area of your choice such as catering, hair, beauty, construction, engineering, customer service, accountancy and many more, subject to availability in the chosen area.

You must be aged 16-18 and your English language skills will be assessed to determine your level of study.

Edexcel ESOL Skills for Life qualifications are made up of four components. These are reading, writing, speaking and listening which develop students' ability to use the language in a functional context and are available at a range of levels to suit your needs. All students will be interviewed and assessed before a learning programme is agreed.

Your study programme will include:

• Employability
• English (ESOL)
• Maths.
  
  

Plus, you'll get a taster of a vocational area of your choice such as catering, hair, beauty, construction, engineering, customer service, accountancy and many more. This course will support you in developing your academic skills for further study and will also help prepare you for employment.

Assessment is done via examinations in reading, writing, and speaking/listening. 

You may enrol anytime from September to the end of February by appointment.

Previous SCG students who have taken this study programme have gone on to study a range of Level 1 or 2 courses, apprenticeships, or employment.

You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk