ESOL Skills for Life (19 years and over) - Multiple Start Dates
The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Skills for Life programme is for adults aged 19 years and over who wish to make their home in this country - for example, settled immigrant communities, refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers. Improve your English language skills and your prospects in the heart of Kingston-upon-Thames. ESOL classes are run at all levels from Pre-Entry, Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2. Kingston College can offer you:
Qualified, subject-specialist and experienced teachers;
Outstanding achievement rates in ESOL;
Learning is active, challenging and interesting;
College rated 'Good' by OFSTED;
Regular one to one support with tutor;
Support and guidance are available when you apply until when you complete the course;
Excellent progression opportunities;
A great opportunity to make new friends from all over the world;
- Convenient central Kingston location.
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Entry Requirements
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Course Content
Entry Level 1, 2, 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Speaking & Listening: Learners will be given tuition in speaking and listening skills, grammar and vocabulary based on the ESOL Skills for Life Core Curriculum. Learners will take the Trinity ESOL Skills for Life Speaking and Listening examination.Entry Level 1, 2, 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Reading: This course is aimed at improving students` reading skills, grammar and vocabulary based on the ESOL Skills for Life Core Curriculum. Learners will take the Pearson EDEXCEL Skills for Life Reading Exam.
Entry Level 1, 2, 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Writing: This course is aimed at improving students` writing skills, grammar and vocabulary based on the ESOL Skills for Life Core Curriculum. Learners will take the Pearson EDEXCEL Skills for Life Writing Exam.
Pre-Entry: This is a beginners course for learners with very low literacy level. This course will prepare you to progress onto Entry Level 1 once you have improved your confidence and literacy skills.
Bridging Class: This course is designed to bridge the gap between Entry Level, 2, 3 and Level 1. The main focus is to develop students' literacy skills, vocabulary and overall confidence in speaking and writing.
Maths Functional Skills for ESOL: This course is aimed at developing students' numeracy skills whilst learning English. Learners will sit Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills exams at various levels.
You will have one to one tutorial time with your teacher as part of our personalised learning approach whereby you will be set SMART targets, receive individual support and constructive feedback which will take your strengths and weaknesses into account.
Progression within terms and to the following academic year is not automatic - it will depend on overall progress, successful achievement of all exams, excellent attendance, behaviour standards, commitment as well as the progression test results. A satisfactory reference from class teacher may also be required.
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Progression Next Steps
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Additional Information
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Course Structure
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Assessment Details
