Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life qualification is for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. Entry requirements are assessed on an individual basis. The course runs over 36 weeks and covers the English skills you need for everyday life and work. It is a recognised route for english for speakers of other languages who want to develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening in English.
Who this course is for
16-18 Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday conversations and practical situations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English in different contexts.
You'll build your reading skills, including understanding everyday texts and documents.
You'll improve your writing, including sentences, short texts, and common forms.
You'll learn vocabulary and grammar to communicate more clearly and accurately.
You'll develop the English skills needed for work, study, and daily life in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus, with full-time daytime sessions across 36 weeks. Assessment is based on tasks that reflect real-life English use, covering speaking and listening, reading, and writing. These are assessed through set tasks and observations rather than a single exam. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: English skills needed for customer-facing roles.
Retail sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily.
Receptionist: speaking and writing English clearly is essential.
Care assistant: communicating with clients and colleagues in English.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing written records.
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written instructions and health and safety guidance.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Certificate: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex English for work and study.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: a parallel qualification that some employers and colleges recognise alongside ESOL.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualifications: once your English is stronger, many trade and care courses become accessible.
