Entry Level 3 ESOL Writing Course in Redhill – East Surrey College

Cost£1,737.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers writing skills for everyday and work situations, including grammar, emails, and formal letters. You'll also study maths and practise IT skills as part of the programme. It suits anyone who can hold a basic conversation in English and wants to develop their written skills further. Entry level ESOL skills for life: writing classes like these build the English for work that many employers look for.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll write emails and formal letters clearly and accurately.
  • You'll practise grammar across all main verb tenses.
  • You'll identify and understand different text types.
  • You'll develop vocabulary for everyday and work situations.
  • You'll improve your reading comprehension skills.
  • You'll build spoken and non-verbal communication skills.
  • You'll complete a Work-Related Project to prepare for the workplace.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at East Surrey College with daytime sessions across 34 weeks. Assessment is through coursework and tasks set by Ascentis, the awarding body. You'll also complete a Work-Related Project as part of the qualification. Maths and IT skills are practised alongside the ESOL programme. An initial assessment will confirm that Entry Level 3 is the right starting point for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: written English needed for emails and queries.
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing written records.
  • Retail assistant: communicating with customers in writing and in person.
  • Care assistant: recording notes and following written care plans.
  • Hospitality worker: taking orders and handling written requests.
  • Office administrator: drafting emails and understanding documents.

What you could study next

After this Award, you could move on to further ESOL qualifications at Level 1, such as the Ascentis Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life at Level 1, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening in more depth. From there, Level 2 ESOL or Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English, which many employers and colleges ask for.

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