ESOL

ESOL Full Time

Level

Entry Level 1

Duration

1 Year

Start Date

6 September 2027

Qualification Type

Certificate

Course Details

What Will I Study?

On the ESOL full-time course, you will study a variety of different subjects:

ESOL
Maths
Language for Work
Citizenship
IT.

You will also take part in different personal development, social action and volunteering programmes.

Learners studying at Entry 3 and above will also have the opportunity to attend vocational taster courses, in subjects including Health & Social Care, Early Years and IT.

In addition to classroom study, you will take part in different projects, local and national trips, social action and volunteering opportunities, career fairs and events to help you confidently choose your next steps.

How Will I Be Assessed?

You will have regular tests, projects and homework to complete during your course. You will also sit ESOL exams in Speaking & Listening, Reading and Writing. In Maths, you will work towards a Functional Skills or GCSE examination at the end of the year. There are also opportunities to gain qualifications in vocational areas including Health & Social Care, Early Years and IT.

Your classes will contain a mixture of speaking, reading, grammar and writing preparation in addition to projects, trips, guest speakers, social action and the opportunity to participate in a residential weekend.

What Could This Course Lead To?

The ESOL full-time course is designed to help you confidently work towards your next steps. You will have regular 1:1 meetings with your Elevate tutor who will guide you towards progressing onto the next level of ESOL or moving into vocational full-time courses at Oldham College. You will also have regular career reviews to make sure that you are on the right path to future employment opportunities and success.