ESOL Skills for Life (19 years and over) - Multiple Start Dates

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. This course requires a high level of commitment inside and outside the classroom. You will be expected to attend all classes and take a compulsory exam. You must be in good health as the course is very intensive and students must commit and fully participate. Please bring proof of nationality/status such as your passport/Home Office papers/ID card with you on enrolment days. If you are in receipt of any benefits please bring evidence of this which must be dated within the last six months to be eligible for the subsidised fee. Please see the Additional Information tab below to check if you are entitled to a course funded by the Adult Education Budget.

PRE-ENTRY A - Tue, Wed & Fri 9:30-11:40; B1- Tue, Thu & Fri 13:30-15:40; B2 - Mon, Tue & Wed 13:30-15:40; C - Mon & Tue 9:15-11:15, 11:30-12:45; D - Wed, Thu & Fri 9:30-11:40; E - Tue, Wed & Thu 9:30-11:40; F - Tue & Wed 9:15-11:15; 11:30-12:45

E1A - Thu & Fri 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; E1B1 - Tue, Wed & Fri 13:30-15:30; E1B2 - Mon, Tue & Fri 13:30-15:30; E1C - Tue & Thu 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; E1D - Mon & Fri 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; E1E - Mon & Fr 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45

E2A - Tue & Wed 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; E2B1 - Mon, Tue & Thu 13:30-15:30; E2B2 - Mon, Wed & Fri 13:30-15:30; E2C - Mon 10:15-11;15, Tue 10:30-12:30, Thu 10:30-12:00 & Fri 10:30-12:00; E2D - Tue & Wed 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; E2E - Thu & Fri 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; E2F - Thu & Fri 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45

E3A - Mon & Tue 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; E3B1 - Mon, Wed & Thu 13:30-15:30; E3B2 - Tue, Wed & Thu 13:30-15:30; E3C - Mon & Fri 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; E3D - Wed 10:30-11:30, Thu 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:15 & Fri 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:15; E3E-Mon & Tue 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; E3F - Wed & Thu 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45

BRIDGING: Emerging - Wed & Fri 9:15-11:00, 11:15-12:45; Consolidating - Mon 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:15, Tue 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:15 & Thu 10:30-12:00; Established - Tue, Wed & Fri 13:30-15:40

L1A - Wed & Fri 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; L1B1 - Mon, Tue & Wed 13:30-15:30; L1B2 - Tue, Thu & Fri 13:30-15:30; L1C - Wed & Thu 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; L1D - Mon & Tue 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; L1E - Mon & Thu 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45

L2A - Tue & Fri 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; L2C - Wed 9:15:11:15, Thu 9:30-11:30 & 12:00-14:00; L2D - Mon & Tue 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45

MATHS Gr1 - Mon 13:30-15:30, Gr2 - Tue 13:30-15:30, Gr3 - Wed 13:30-15:30, Gr4 - Fri 13:30-15:30

Multiply Maths A - Wed 11:45-13:15, B1 - Thu 11:45-13:15, B2 - Tue 11:45-13:15, C - Mon 13:30-15:00, D – Fri 11:45-13:15, E - Wed 11:45-13:15, F - Wed 13:30-15:00

Please apply for this course using the Apply Now button of the page. On receipt of your application, we will send you an invitation to attend College for a test and interview to determine the level of course we can offer you.

Students may be eligible for the course fees to be waived: those with humanitarian protection/discretionary or exceptional leave to remain (Asylum Seekers - minimum residence in the UK for six months with application for residency in process).

Students in receipt of one of the following benefits may be eligible for the course fees to be waived. Student is unemployed and receiving the following benefits:

1. Housing Benefit
2. Income Support
3. Council Tax Benefit
4. NASS benefit
5. Working tax Credit (Student's partner works only, student is unemployed, valid for a year)
6. Job Seekers Allowance
7. ESA -Employment Support Allowance
8. Universal Credit
9. Child Tax Credits
10. PIP

All letters/evidence must be dated within the last six months of the course start date. Student must be named on all letters.

Student is working but on a low income:

1. Student needs to supply 3 months of wage slips for the last 3 months.

Students who would like to continue to study English may consider applying for the following programmes:

Full Time EFL - English as a Foreign Language - 15 Hours a week (18 years and above)

Part Time EFL - English as a Foreign Language: Daytime (6 hours a week) or Evening (4 hours a week) (18 years and above)

Office Contact Details: Telephone: 0208 268 2999, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Address: ESOL/EFL office, Ground Floor, Kingston College, Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2AQ

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.

ESOL Speaking & Listening, Reading and Writing courses (11 weeks, 6 hours per week) - £540 (This equates to £9 per hour), if applicable (funding is available, please see Additional Information).

Places are non-transferable. Group allocation is on a first come, first served basis and we cannot guarantee places.

The tuition fee, once paid, is non-refundable and non-transferable. This means that if you decide to leave your course for whatever reason, you will not receive a refund. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis. Please visit the School office to discuss.

Academic Year 2024-2025 (10 weeks of tuition+1 week of individual tutorials=11 weeks)

ENROLMENT FOR TERM 1 - 02 - 20/09/24

04 & 10/09 - late evening enrolment available

TERM 1

23/09/24 - 13/12/24 (11 weeks)

October half-term 28/10 - 01/11/24

Christmas holidays - 16/12/24 - 03/01/25

College staff improvement day (no lessons) - 24/10/24

ENROLMENT FOR TERM 2 - 02 - 20/12/24

TERM 2

06/01/25 - 28/03/25 (11 weeks)

February half-term - 17 - 21/02/25

Easter holidays - 31/03 - 21/04/25

College staff improvement day (no lessons) - 12/02/25

ENROLMENT FOR TERM 3 - 17/03 - 04/04/25

TERM 3

22/04/25 - 11/07/25 - (11 weeks)

May half-term - 26 - 30/05/25

Summer holidays - from 11/07/25

College staff improvement day (no lessons) - 06/05/25

Testimonials Find out here what our students are saying about the ESOL Course at Kingston College:

"I would recommend the ESOL course at Kingston College to anyone who wants to improve their English skills. My aim is to go to university in the UK so joining the ESOL classes was the best possible option- the teachers are brilliant and the way they teach is really engaging but challenging at the same time! I have now been accepted onto an Access to Computing course & GCSEs which is fantastic as I am a step closer to achieving my dream. The ESOL course is for anyone who wants to be taught by helpful and approachable teachers who will guide you towards higher education or employment". Student from Iran

"I have had an amazing experience as an ESOL student at Kingston College. The facilities are great- the Gym, the Learning Resource Centre and the Beauty Salon are all available for students to use. The ESOL teachers are very friendly, helpful and resourceful as they are not only teachers but great advisers who dedicate their time and attention to every single student. I have successfully completed the ESOL Level 2 course which has given me the skills and confidence to communicate with different people in different circumstances- at work, in the bank or in the shop!" Student from Chile