Get better at speaking, writing, listening, and reading English with Bath College.
If you want to study Functional Skills or English and Maths GCSEs, please see English and Maths.
We have courses at different levels with class sizes of up to 16 students.
You can attend classes in the mornings, afternoons and evenings for our adult programmes.
For our teenage learners, we offer a full-time provision over 4 days, with classes in the mornings and afternoons.
Before you enrol in a course, you will be invited to an English language assessment. This helps us decide which course is best for you.
Course fees:
Some courses are free, but some have a small fee. This price is different for everyone.
To find out more or get help, email ESOL@bathcollege.ac.uk or call 01225 328720.
One of our team members will explain everything to you in simple English.
Prepare for the Ascentis Skills for Life exams in Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening.
Our exam classes are 6 hours per week (3 hours per lesson, twice a week).
They help you improve your:
With your teacher, you will agree and work towards your learning goals.
We offer courses from levels A1 – B2 in the CEF (Common European Framework) or Pre-entry – E1.
Improve your English while developing a better understanding of life in the UK.
Our non-exam classes are 4 hours per week (2 hours per lesson, twice a week).
They help you improve your
With your teacher, you will agree and work towards your learning goals.
If you are able to join a Living and Working in the UK course, you will also develop your understanding of key aspects of British society.
We offer courses from levels A0 – B2 in the CEF (Common European Framework) or Pre-entry – L1 (Skills for Life).
These courses can help you if English is not your first language. We offer provision for levels E1 to E3 (CEF: A1 – B1).
You can study for English and Maths qualifications while also trying different vocational subjects, like Health & Social Care or Construction.
Attend free English lessons on Wednesday evenings (6 pm – 8 pm) with teachers training to become qualified teachers in our CELTA programme.
If you would like to teach English to speakers of other languages in the UK or abroad, the Cambridge CELTA course is the qualification.
It is globally recognised, and employers highly request this qualification.
The CELTA course at Bath College is face-to-face and will help you develop the practical skills you need (including teaching practice with groups of students) and the theory.
The course is suitable if you have no experience or some experience
It is a level 5 qualification on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
While you don’t need any teaching experience, you must:
However, if you are over 18 or don’t have the right educational background, you may be accepted if our interview process suggests you would be likely to complete the course successfully.
You will need to complete pre-interview language tasks and an interview to be offered a place on the course.
Do you want to join the CELTA course? Try our free session to see if it is right for you.
Attendees will be entitled to a discount on the full CELTA course.
If you would like to study the CELTA course, but want to build your confidence in basic grammar skills to teach English, this course is your first step.
Please email ESOL@bathcollege.ac.uk or call 01225 328720 to ask questions about our courses.
Bath College is in the city centre, so it is easy to travel to.
The campus is a short walk from the Bath Bus Station and Bath Spa Train Station.
If you don’t speak English, our staff and courses will teach you English to help you live in the UK.
Hundreds of other students learn English with confidence at Bath College.
