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Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading at Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre

Cost£240.00
Duration13 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Havering. Evening classes run at Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre, so you can fit study around your week. You'll sit an initial assessment with an ESOL teacher before the course starts. This confirms Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. The course focuses on English reading skills for speakers of other languages. It runs for 13 weeks part-time. City and Guilds Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3) with certificate.

Who this course is for

Anyone who has completed all units ESOL Entry Level 2 or completed Entry Level 3 unit for writing and/or speaking and listening. Any learner who has been evaluated at Entry Level 3 by an ESOL teacher during a PCI session.

Entry requirements

"Before the course, you will be required to sit an initial assessment with an ESOL teacher to determine your current level to ensure the course you attend is the most suitable level for you. If you have previously passed any ESOL qualifications, please bring your certificate with you."

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts such as letters, notices, and forms.
  • You'll identify the main points and details in written English.
  • You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
  • You'll read texts written for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll follow written instructions accurately.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre during evening sessions. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by City and Guilds. You'll practise reading a range of texts during the course to prepare for this. Your teacher will track your progress throughout.

What you will need to bring

If you have previously passed any ESOL qualifications, bring your certificate to your initial assessment. Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading English is essential for this role.
  • Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and safety notices.
  • Care assistant: read care plans and written communications.
  • Retail assistant: read product information, labels, and rotas.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: follow written health and safety instructions.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 3 Award, you can move on to Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life qualifications, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening at a higher level. From there, Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life is the next step. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, which many employers ask for. You could also take Entry Level 3 units in writing or speaking and listening if you haven't already.

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