Languages

This course is for all ages looking to study National 3 level ESOL (or equivalent) and who need to improve their English before progressing to further study in college or to employment.

You will study an SQA accredited ESOL unit (ESOL in Context) at the appropriate level as well as units to develop skills which will support with work, study and life. An ESOL course will help increase your confidence in communicating in English at home, with family and friends, at work, and in everyday social situations.

You should have a certificate for ESOL at National 2 or an equivalent (https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/SQA_ESOL_CEFR_Levels.pdf)

You will improve your knowledge and skills in English and subjects such as working with others and ICT as well as developing study skills that will help support you in any future study or work. In addition, the course is designed to help students make the transition from community learning to a college course.

Here is more on what you will be doing:

• Gaining confidence in using the English Language: you will study for 6 hours per week to practise speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and enhance your vocabulary.
• Developing other skills to help with study and employability: you will study subjects such as ICT and Working with Others to help prepare you for life beyond college.
• Being part of the college community, meeting new friends and getting support and guidance whilst learning about a new culture.

Application
To gain a place on the course, please submit an application form online. If you require support to apply, please contact our staff at the Information Hub at info@ayrshire.ac.uk.

If you do not know your level, apply for any level of course on the website and you will be invited for an initial assessment to establish your level.

On completion of ESOL at National 3, you will be ready and able to study at ESOL at National 4

FAQs

• Duration: January to June
• Funding: Fee Waivers are accepted
• Cost: £200
• Questions: Please contact info@ayrshire.ac.uk