ESOL skills for life is a suite of qualifications designed to support speakers of other languages based within the UK to develop their English language skills for work, further learning or everyday life.
What is ESOL classes?
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Classes are for adult learners whose native language is not English. All instruction is in English. Reading, writing and speaking skills are taught. Students are placed in introductory, beginner or intermediate classes.
How many levels are in ESOL?
There are 6 different levels or grade in ESOL: Pre-Entry, Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2. To find out more about how these levels relate to other frameworks and what skills are expected at each level, visit our grading page.
Who can do ESOL?
Who are ESOL qualifications for? Edexcel ESOL qualifications are designed to be studied full or part time by pre-16, 16-19 or adult learners whose native language is not English and who live or plan to live in the UK.
Is ESOL same as GCSE?
Level 1 and 2 ESOL qualifications are very similar to GCSE English Language. In fact, GCSEs are the same level qualification. However, lots of employers and universities still don’t know very much about ESOL qualifications and they are often overlooked.
What level is ESOL?
What qualifications do I need to be a ESOL teacher?
Some employers may expect you to have a degree or postgraduate qualification that gives you qualified teacher status (QTS). To study for the degree you will usually require two to three A levels, or equivalent, and a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course.
Are your ESOL courses designed to teach English?
If so, consider our ESOL courses designed to str… ESOL teaches English language for students whose native language isn’t English. The award-winning department has one of the highest achievement rates in the UK and welcomes students from all levels, from entry to GCSE.
Why choose levelleeds City College for ESOL?
Leeds City College is one of the largest providers of ESOL and has one of the highest achievements rated in the UK. We are an award-winning department and were rated Outstanding in our last Ofsted inspection.
What types of second language courses do we offer?
We provide long and short courses in English language, numeracy, literacy and IT at all levels and offer the following qualifications: GCSE, ESOL Trinity, ESOL City & Guilds, Functional Skills, Employability and ITQ. All of our second language programmes are mapped to the national core curriculum.
What can I do after ESOL?
After successful completion of the programme, you may wish to progress to the next level in ESOL or progress to a vocational course, GCSEs or access course. Former ESOL students have progressed to further study or employment. What levels do you offer?
