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English - ESOL

You will develop your English Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing Skills.

Adult courses run Monday to Friday between 9:00am – 1.30pm and students will usually come to college for lessons on three days each week. Alternatively, there are adult courses available for students wishing to study in the evenings only, 6.00pm – 8.00pm, these courses run on two days each week.

Adult students will usually study six hours of English language lessons a week plus two hours of Gateway lessons, and some students may also have two hours of Maths lessons.

The days students need to come into college will depend on the course level and if they are also studying Maths. Further information will be provided at enrolment.

Please apply via the button below and you will be contacted for an interview if your application has been successful. Interviews for our available ESOL Adult Part-time courses will take place in August.

  • Entry requirements

    This course is for learners over the age of 18. No formal qualifications are needed. You will have an interview and written test to assess whether you have the correct level of English to join the course.

  • Who is the course for?

    If you would like to develop your English language skills, we have a range of levels available for you to study during the day. Evening classes are also available.

    Free English Courses for Students over 19!
    If you are ready to enrol on a full-time or part-time ESOL course and you earn below the the annual London Living Wage of £20,572.50 (£16,009.50 if you are an outer London resident) your tuition fees will be free!

    Please note: you will need to provide evidence of your earnings (wage slips or a current contract with details of your earnings) when you come to enrol and there may be other costs you do need to pay for, depending on your course.

  • Study methods

    Class work, homework, on-line study and exam practice.

  • How is the course assessed?

    ESOL assessments

  • More information

    Last Updated: 22 Jul 2019

  • Where Next – Job Opportunities

    The course will help you develop the skills and confidence to find work or, if you are already working, to progress in your current job.

  • Where Next – Further Studies

    You can progress to the next ESOL level or apply for a vocational course at higher levels.

  • How to apply

    To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit

    OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
    When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.

Course starting Sep 2025

Starts 9 September 2025

Duration 35 Week(s)

Location Hayes Campus

Days/Time Monday-Friday
09:00 - 13:30