ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Our ESOL courses will help you if you want to find a job, study another college course, or go to university. You will also develop communication skills, which will help you become part of your local community and access services around you. Our teachers are highly qualified, very experienced and are always ready to help you. 

We have high success rates on these courses, and many of our past students have moved on to other courses offered at the College, found jobs, or started their own businesses. 

Available from September to July, our programme of courses consists of ESOL for Adults (daytime and evening), and ESOL for Young Learners (16-18 full-time). 

Courses for young learners include subjects related to Science, Health and Social Care, Drama, Art, employability and Functional Skills Maths.

Do you know… 

Westminster is one of London’s most diverse boroughs with around 100 ‘native tongues’ represented; the College proudly reflects that diversity. Our ESOL students comment this is a benefit, considering it a great strength and opportunity working together sharing different backgrounds and experiences. 

What’s next? 

There are many opportunities for you once you have successfully completed each level of your ESOL course. Our experienced teachers support you to make the right decision at the end of each term/year in 1:1 personal tutorials and/or refer you for career advice.

You may want to progress to the next level of ESOL, use your skills to look for Employment or move to a Higher Education or Vocational college course. As you develop your skills further there are more opportunities for you to take advantage of. 

ESOL course levels 

Pre-Entry is specifically for unemployed candidates who are unable to speak, read and/or write in English or people with a low level of English who would like to attend classes to improve their communication.  Classes focus on basic literacy, pronunciation and writing practice, reading simple texts and forms.  

Entry Level is suitable for candidates with some understanding of the English language, who can read, write and communicate with others but would like to develop their skills further. Employability is a core element of the courses and students develop their job searching and interview skills.  

The Level 1 is designed for candidates with a good command of English who would like to get more practice in reading, writing, speaking and listening and develop their skills further. Employability is a core element of the course and students develop their job searching, interview skills and they also update their CV.