ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

We welcome anybody who wants to learn English as a second language.

For our adult ESOL programmes, you will need to be 19 years old.

We will invite you to an English language assessment. This will help our tutors choose the best course level for you.

You will need to bring in your immigration documents so we can check that you're allowed to study in the UK.

You will learn:

• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking skills
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Pronunciation

You will progress through the levels to help you join your community and find work with confidence.

These skills help you get a job or study in further education (FE) or higher
education (HE) to open the door to better job roles.

All your classes are in the Bath City Centre Campus.

An English language teacher will help you in every class to help you progress.

The academic year is split into three terms. Classes start each term and run for 8 to 15 weeks.

• Term 1: 8 weeks
• Term 2: 11 weeks
• Term 3: 15 weeks

You can go to morning, afternoon, or *evening classes to fit your schedule. Lessons are twice a week.

*Evening classes are hybrid = 2 lessons per week, one lesson online and one face-to-face in college.

ESOL Qualification Courses (Exam Classes)

• Part-time
• Six hours per week (two 3-hour classes)
• Develop your English grammar skills, so you can talk and write with confidence in daily life, classes, and work.
• Exams in reading, writing, speaking and listening to prepare you for more qualifications or potential work.

ESOL Non-Exam Classes

• Part-time
• Four hours per week (two 2-hour classes)
• Improve your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to get ready for further qualifications and potential employment.
• Develop your understanding of key aspects of British society on the Living and Working in
  the UK qualification.
• Learn English grammar to communicate clearly when you write or speak at work or in class.
• Your goals will match your level of English.
• You learn at your own pace in confidence.
• Tutors will work with you and check your progress, so you can improve your English week by week.

If you enrol on our college certificate course, you will receive feedback and assessment on your individual learning goals, and a certificate of completion from Bath College.

If you enrol on an accredited qualification, you will receive a certificate in your chosen subject area issued by the Ascentis awarding organisation. The level of your qualification will depend on your initial assessment, however we offer courses that align with the Common European Framework (CEF) levels A0 to C1, equivalent to Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Pre-Entry to Level 2.

We aim to help non-native speakers to improve their English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

This will help you make friends in your community, make it easier to get a job, and increase your confidence for daily life in the UK.

You may be able to study for free. But this depends on your situation.

For more information email ESOL@bathcollege.ac.uk or speak to one of the team in Student Services.

You can also have extra help with your learning. This might be helpful with exams, special learning materials, or one-to-one help.

And if you are worried or in trouble, please talk to the Student Welfare team.

Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk for help.

If you need help with money for travel or free meals at the college, email studentservices@bathcollege.ac.uk to ask questions and apply.

Bath College wants to help you succeed at every step without any problems.