ESOL at John Ruskin College offers you a dynamic and professional approach to learning: speaking and listening, reading and writing. Come and improve your English in a supportive and engaging environment, using the latest technology. Our highly qualified teachers will enable you to achieve a qualification in ESOL Skills for Life at an appropriate level and you will have the opportunity to progress to our vocational courses in the future.
Your ESOL course will be 13.5 hours a week and will include Functional Maths and ICT. You will develop the confidence to communicate effectively in your local community and will engage with other learners from many different backgrounds and cultures.
We offer ESOL courses from pre-entry level to entry level 3, at which stage you will be able to access ESOL with your choice of vocational area. All courses will involve a short residential visit and a museum trip.
Entry requirements: None, but you will be required to have an existing ESOL qualification at Entry 3 to enrol on our vocational courses. You will also be required to have suitable evidence of date of entry to the UK, as well as supporting visa or Home Office documents.
What can you study in this Department?
Pre-Entry Level
Area of Study
For learners that are new to education in England and have very little or no English language skills. You will gain a Cambridge Certificate in Speaking and Listening at Entry 1.
Entry Level 1
Area of Study
For learners that have some language skills and want to gain a certificate in Writing, Reading and Speaking and Listening.
Entry 2 Level
Area of Study
For learners that may have been studying before and want to progress with their English skills. You will gain a full Cambridge Certificate in ESOL at Entry 2, as well as Functional Skills Maths and ICT.
Entry 3 Level
Area of Study
For learners wanting to progress to vocational programmes. You will gain a full Certificate in ESOL at Entry 3, as well as Functional Skills Maths and ICT.
ESOL with a Vocational Area
Area of Study
For learners that have achieved or are working at Entry 3. You will work towards a BTEC Entry Level qualification in your chosen vocational area, as well as Functional Skills English, Maths and ICT. You will also take ESOL Speaking and Listening at an appropriate level.