Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing at John Ruskin College

Cost£771.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time during the day. This is an entry level esol skills for life: writing course that runs over 34 weeks. You'll develop your English writing skills alongside speaking, listening, and reading. The course also covers employability skills and everyday life in the UK, giving you a foundation for work and further study. No formal qualifications are needed to start. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right level for you. Ascentis Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 1) with certificate.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your written English at Entry Level 1.
  • You'll practise speaking and listening in everyday situations.
  • You'll build reading skills alongside your writing.
  • You'll learn vocabulary and language for life in the UK.
  • You'll develop employability skills and learn about the world of work.
  • You'll take part in educational and cultural visits as part of your learning.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at John Ruskin College, with full-time daytime sessions across 34 weeks. Teaching covers writing, speaking, listening, and reading. Your progress is assessed through coursework and tasks set by your teacher. The course also includes Functional Skills Maths and activities linked to everyday life in the UK.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. John Ruskin College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: written English used daily in this role.
  • Warehouse or retail worker: reading and writing needed for tasks and forms.
  • Care assistant: written records and communication are part of the job.
  • School support worker: English skills support classroom and admin work.
  • Hospitality worker: written English helps with orders, menus, and messages.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: the natural next step to keep building your English.
  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: moves you closer to Level 1 and everyday independence in English.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: once your English is strong enough, this qualification is recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
  • Vocational courses at Level 1 or 2: stronger English opens the door to training in care, hospitality, business, and more.

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