Study Type
Part Time
Start Date:
08/09/2025
Duration
10 Weeks per element with 5 hours of tuition delivered over 2 days. (Speaking & Listening, Reading and Writing with additional learning around employment in the UK).

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Entry requirements

View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses (depending on the level of the course to be studied).

There is no entry requirement for studying on the ESOL English programme, but you will be asked to complete an initial assessment which will assess your level of English and determine the level of your course of study.

Who the course is for

This course is for part-time learners whose native language is not English, who live or plan to live in the UK. It is suitable for all levels of English learner - from beginner to advanced. It is an exam-based course taught over three modules: Reading, Writing and Speaking & Listening. At the end of each termly module students complete a City and Guilds ESOL qualification.

What you will learn

As part of the ESOL course, you will learn and practice skills associated with the four disciplines of language acquisition:

  • Speaking
  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writing

In addition to this, you will learn about employment in the UK, whilst developing wider skills.

How you will learn

Learners will access 2 sessions across the week for studies. 

Work placement

N/A

Progression

Learners can progress on to higher levels up to ESOL Level 1. From there, learners will be able to access Functional Skills and GCSE English.

Fees
Some individuals may be funded dependent on status.
Qualifications you will get

Nationally recognised qualifications in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. In addition to this, you will also have access to Employability qualifications to strengthen your CV further.

Additional information

Some students may be eligible for public funding upon application. Evidence of visa or residency status, via a Share Code, is required upon application.

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