Entry Level ESOL Course in Brent – The College of North West London

Cost£810.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Brent. Classes run at The College of North West London, full-time during the day. This course is for 16 to 18 year olds. You'll develop your English skills as a speaker of other languages, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening over 36 weeks. Entry level esol skills for life classes give you a foundation in everyday English for work, study, and daily life in the UK. Your suitability for the course is assessed individually before you start.

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 situations.
  • You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English.
  • You'll build your reading skills in English.
  • You'll develop your writing skills in English.
  • You'll learn vocabulary and language for daily life in the UK.
  • You'll gain confidence communicating in English at Entry Level 1.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with activities covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Assessment is ongoing and matched to Entry Level 1. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the 36-week course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The College of North West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: communicating with customers in English
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and speaking on the shop floor
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety signs
  • Cleaner or caretaker: understanding workplace instructions in English
  • Kitchen assistant: communicating with colleagues and supervisors
  • Care assistant: speaking and listening with clients and care teams

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life Certificate: the next step up in English for speakers of other languages, building on your Entry Level 1 skills.
  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life Certificate: moves you closer to Functional Skills English Level 1, which many employers and further education courses ask for.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: a nationally recognised English qualification that opens doors to further study and more job roles.

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