19+ ESOL Skills for Life

No formal qualifications are required. You will be assessed on entry to ensure you are placed on the correct level course for you. However, if you have studied ESOL before, please bring along any previous ESOL certificates you may have.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

• Progress to next level of ESOL
• Progress to another courses across South Thames College Group

During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors to help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

ESOL courses cost £300 per term plus exam fee (£30).

Depending on your circumstances, your course could be free. Bring along your most recent benefits letter for our staff to assess you.

If you live in London and earn less than the London Living Wage your course could be free. To be fee assessed, you must bring your latest three payslips (if paid monthly), or your latest four (if paid weekly). If you are self-employed, you must bring your latest tax declaration forms.

We run courses at Carshalton College. Classes are offered in the mornings, in the afternoons or in the evenings.

Most courses have an additional qualification in addition to English. This depends on your level, It could be ICT, digital skills or employability.

On completion of the course, you will gain a nationally recognised ESOL Skills for Life qualification from Ascentis. Exams are offered on a termly basis.