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ESOL with GCSEs (16yrs - 19yrs)

ESOL with GCSEs (16yrs - 19yrs)

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The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Skills for Life course is for students who are 16-19 years of age and have recently arrived in the UK or have already successfully achieved ESOL at Entry Level 3. This intensive English course will develop skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. As well as studying ESOL, students will have the opportunity to study up to three GCSE subjects from a list of options depending on their future goals. Specialist ESOL teachers teach these courses so students get the best possible support to achieve. Kingston College can offer:

Qualified, subject-specialist and experienced teachers Outstanding achievement rates in ESOL Learning which is active, challenging and interesting College rated 'Good' by OFSTED Regular one to one support with tutor Support and guidance is 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

  • Entry Requirements


    We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

    You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

    Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference/school report.

    You need to have successfully achieved ESOL at Entry Level 3 (or equivalent) and have a proven ability to work at Level 1. If needed we can assess you to ensure you are able to progress successfully with us.

    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.

  • Course Content


    On the ESOL with GCSEs course all students study the same core set of ESOL qualifications. These are: ESOL Trinity Skills for Life Speaking/Listening at Level 1, Pearson Edexcel Reading and Writing at Level 1 and 9-1 GCSE in Computer Science. If students have not achieved a grade 4 in GCSE maths they will be required to study maths at the appropriate level. There is an option for some students to study one additional GCSE from the following options: GCSE Business Studies, GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics, GCSE Psychology and GCSE Sociology. The GCSE qualifications are assessed by written exams at the end of the academic year. There is a weekly tutorial class and regular individual support sessions with the tutor. Work experience is also an essential element of this course.

  • Progression Next Steps


    Students who pass all exams progress on to our GCSE Retake Programme or other Level 2 vocational courses.

    There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.

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

  • Additional Information


    The course is full time. Lessons take place from Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm. A personalised timetable will be given at induction. The course starts in September and lasts for one academic year. Progression to semester 2 is not automatic - it will depend on overall progress, attendance and commitment in the first semester and progression test results.

    At the start of the course learners will be given a list of stationery, key reading lists and course materials, including a course book which they are expected to purchase.

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

    "Completing the ESOL Horizons course at Kingston College was one of the best things I have done! I was able to go straight onto the BTEC Level 3 IT programme at the College which I completed successfully. This way I got to where I am now - a City University student and a successful IT assistant at a luxury travel company in London". Dorian Olesinski

    "When I first came to this country I knew very little English and didn't have any friends so I enrolled on the ESOL Horizons Entry Level 2 course at Kingston College. The course was excellent and the teachers were very supportive and friendly. I then successfully moved up to ESOL Entry 3 followed by ESOL Level 1 and GCSE Chemistry and maths. By that time I was feeling much more confident and settled and my English was really coming up! After finishing ESOL I had the skills and knowledge to progress onto BTEC Extended Diploma in Science which was very demanding and challenging but with hard work and determination I completed the course. I am very proud to say that I am now at university studying Aerospace Engineering which I love and it has always been my dream. This is just to show how important ESOL was in my life and I will be eternally grateful to Kingston College".

    Ali Albeyatti