We are a strong team of 20 ESOL teachers with over 200 years of teaching experience who understand and care about ESOL students and their needs. We know how to make you learn as much English as possible, so we use a wide variety of teaching techniques to make learning fun.
Our ESOL courses run in semesters with different enrolment dates. (See course dates, separately). While at Harrow College, you will learn a lot of important skills and can take a wide range of qualifications in some or all the subjects listed below*:
• Speaking and listening.
• Reading.
• Writing.
• Maths.
• Learning and Living in the UK.
• Digital skills.
• Employability.
• Volunteering. (L1 & L2 only)
(The choice will depend on the course you are enrolled on.)
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Entry requirements
Before you enrol, you will have an interview and a test with one of our tutors to help us decide what level is right for you. This is nothing to worry about, we just need to make sure you are enrolling on the correct course. You will need to bring to the interview your previous certificates and details of any courses you have completed so far.
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Who is the course for?
We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year which are ideal if you wish to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and, gain nationally recognised qualifications to evidence your ability.
Good communication skills in English will make it easier for you to make friends, study other courses, find a job or help your children and/or others in the community.
At Harrow College, our students do more than ‘just’ English, they are able to broaden a wide variety of skills and gain additional qualifications in maths, living and working in the UK, volunteering, digital skills and employability.
(Check separate courses for further details.)
We have over 40 ESOL-related qualifications available ranging from beginners’ level for people with no English to Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry3, Level 1 and Level 2. With regular enrolment points during the year, we always try to find a course for new applicants throughout the year.
Our part-time classes run during the day (every day of the week), normally from 9.30 to 14.00 and in the evening (Tuesday and Thursday evening). We also have courses in the summer.
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 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
• On average, 12 hours per week, in the day for part-time ESOL courses.
• Homework.
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How is the course assessed?
You will be regularly assessed during your course and receive feedback to help you develop the skills required for the final assessment whether an exam or a portfolio of your work.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
Gaining an ESOL qualification will enable you to take a more active part in the community, find a new job, take your first step into employment, work as a volunteer or be able to help and support your children throughout their education.
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Where Next – Further Studies
We are very proud of our ESOL students. Last year, our students achieved over 3,000 qualifications with an overall achievement rate of 93.8% (well above national average). The majority of our students continue studying at Harrow College.
A successful outcome will enable you to progress to the next level up and other further study such as Functional Skills English and/or Maths, GCSE English and/or Maths, Access courses etc. -
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.
