Key Facts

  • Starting
    15 Apr 2024
    Location
    Kingston Hall Road Centre
    Start Time
    09:00
    End Time
    17:00
    Duration
    11 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Weekday
    Start Date
    15 Apr 2024
    End Date
    5 Jul 2024
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    KFLX902PR

    Fees

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

The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Skills for Life programme is for adults aged 19 years and over who wish to make their home in this country - for example, settled immigrant communities, refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers. Improve your English language skills and your prospects in the heart of Kingston-upon-Thames. ESOL classes are run at all levels from Pre-Entry, Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2. Kingston College can offer you:

  • Qualified, subject-specialist and experienced teachers;

  • Outstanding achievement rates in ESOL;

  • Learning is active, challenging and interesting;

  • College rated 'Good' by OFSTED;

  • Regular one to one support with tutor;

  • Support and guidance are 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


    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.

  • Course Content


    Entry Level 1, 2, 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Speaking & Listening: Learners will be given tuition in speaking and listening skills, grammar and vocabulary based on the ESOL Skills for Life Core Curriculum. Learners will take the Trinity ESOL Skills for Life Speaking and Listening examination.

    Entry Level 1, 2, 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Reading: This course is aimed at improving students` reading skills, grammar and vocabulary based on the ESOL Skills for Life Core Curriculum. Learners will take the Pearson EDEXCEL Skills for Life Reading Exam.

    Entry Level 1, 2, 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Writing: This course is aimed at improving students` writing skills, grammar and vocabulary based on the ESOL Skills for Life Core Curriculum. Learners will take the Pearson EDEXCEL Skills for Life Writing Exam.

    IT and maths Functional Skills for ESOL: This course is aimed at developing students' numeracy and computing skills. Learners will sit Pearson EDEXCEL Functional Skills exams at various levels.

    Pre-Entry: This is a beginners course for learners with very low literacy level. This course will prepare you to progress onto Entry Level 1 once you have improved your confidence and literacy skills.

    Bridging Class: This course is designed to bridge the gap between Entry Level, 2, 3 and Level 1. The main focus is to develop students' literacy skills, vocabulary and overall confidence in speaking and writing.

    Students can join a weekly Conversation Club (free of charge) on Mondays 16.00-16.30, Mondays 13:00-13:30 and Thursdays 13.00-13.30.

  • Progression Next Steps


    Pre-Entry A-Mon, Wed & Fri 9:30-11:40

    Pre-Entry B1-Mon, Tue & Thu 13:30-15:40

    Pre-Entry B2-Tue, Wed & Thu 13:30-15:40

    Pre-Entry C-Mon, Thu & Fri 9:30-11:40

    Pre-Entry D-Tue 9:30-11:40, Wed 10:30-12:40 & Thu 9:30-11:40

    Pre-Entry E-Tue, Wed & Thu 9:30-11:40

    Pre-Entry F-Tue & Wed 9:30-11:15; 11:30-13:00

    Pre-Entry G-Mon & Wed 9:30-11:15; 11:30-13:00

    E1A - Thu & Fri 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45

    E1B1 - Tue, Wed & Fri 13:30-15:30

    E1B2 - Mon, Tue & Thu 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 & Wed 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45

    E1F - Tue & Fri 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, Tue & Thu 10:30-12:30

    E2D - Tue & Wed 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45

    E2E - 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, Thu & Fri 13:30-15:30; E3C-Mon & Fri 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; E3D-Mon 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45 & Wed 9:15-10:15, 10:30-12:30; E3E-Mon & Tue 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45

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

    L1A - Wed & Thu 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 - Thu & Fri 9:30-11:00, 11:15-12:45; L1D - Mon & Tue 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

    Maths Gr1 - Mon 13:30-15:30, 2 - Tue 13:30-15:30, 3 - Wed 13:30-15:30, 4 - Fri 13:30-15:30

    ICT Gr1 - Wed 13:30-15:30, 2 - Thu 13:30-15:30, 3 - Fri 13:30-15:30

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

  • Additional Information


    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. JSA -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.

  • Course Structure


    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, if applicable (funding is available, please see Additional Information).

    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. Group allocation is on a first come, first served basis and we cannot guarantee places.

    Academic Year 2023-2024 (10 weeks of tuition+ 1 week of individual tutorials; 11 weeks)

    Enrolment for term 1 - 04 - 22/09/23

    Term 1 - 25/09/23 - 15/12/23 (11 weeks)

    October half- term - 23 - 27/10/23

    Christmas holidays - 18/12/23 - 05/01/24

    College staff improvement day (no lessons) - 19/10/23

    Enrolment for term 2 - 04/12 - 22/12/23

    Term 2 - 08/01/24 - 28/03/24 (11 weeks)

    February half-term - 12 - 16/02/24

    Easter holidays - 29/03 - 12/04/24

    College staff improvement day (no lessons) - 07/02/24

    Enrolment for term 3 - 11 - 28/03/24

    Term 3 - 15/04/24 - 05/07/24 (11 weeks)

    May half-term - 27 - 31/05/24

    Summer holidays - from 08/07/24

    College staff improvement day (no lessons) - 07/05/24

  • Assessment Details


    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