Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time during the day. This entry level ESOL skills for life: reading qualification runs for 34 weeks. You'll develop your English reading skills alongside speaking, listening, and writing. The course also covers employability skills and everyday life in the UK, giving you a practical foundation for work and further study. No formal qualifications are needed to start. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll develop your English reading skills at Entry Level 3.
You'll practise speaking and listening in everyday situations.
You'll improve your English writing skills.
You'll build employability skills and learn about the world of work.
You'll study Functional Skills Maths at the level right for you.
You'll take part in educational and cultural visits to use English in real contexts.
You'll develop skills to participate in everyday life in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at John Ruskin College, full-time during the day. Learning covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through an engaging curriculum. The course includes educational and cultural visits alongside classroom sessions. Assessment is through the Ascentis Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) at Entry Level 3. Your teachers will work with you to make sure you're assessed at the right level.
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: uses everyday English with the public.
Retail sales assistant: reading labels, signs, and instructions at work.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety notices.
Receptionist or admin assistant: reading emails and documents.
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance.
School support worker: supporting teachers with reading activities.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening): the next step up from Entry Level 3, building stronger everyday English.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a recognised English qualification that employers and colleges accept.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent English qualification, widely required for further study and many jobs.
Vocational courses at John Ruskin College: once your English is strong enough, you can move into subject-specific training in areas like childcare, business, or health.
