We are a strong team of 20 ESOL teachers with over 200 years of combined 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.
While at Harrow College, you will learn a lot of important skills and your timetable will include the following subjects:
• Speaking and listening.
• Reading.
• Writing.
• Maths.
• Digital Skills
• Work-related modules.
• Science, art and geography.
• Career advice and personal tutorial support.
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Entry requirements
No formal qualifications required. Students' level of English as well as interest and suitability for the programme will be determined by a written test and an interview at enrolment.
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Who is the course for?
If you need to improve your English language before you move to an academic or vocational course, you can join our full-time Young Foundation courses for young people from all over the world.
We offer the Young Foundation courses at beginners, Entry 1 and Entry 2. At Entry 3, our full-time students progress to our ESOL Vocational Courses with a broad choice of vocational subjects: science, business, ICT, childcare and tasters in vocational studies (media, fitness, art & drama).
We focus on improving your English communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. There are assignment classes in sport, geography, arts, science, maths and IT sessions. Good communication skills in English will make it easier for you to make friends, study other courses, find a part-time job or work as a volunteer.
Our students go on regular trips and have access to a wide range of support and extra-curricular activities.
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, 17 hours per week.
• Homework.
• e-learning/directed self-study. -
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.
You will receive nationally recognised qualifications at the end of your course.
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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 part-time job, work as a volunteer or be able to help others in the community.
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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). All our students continue studying at Harrow College and we have a lot of successful stories about how our students have progressed to BTEC courses, A-Level courses, university and into successful employment. Do ask us about those stories when you come for an interview!
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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.
