Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Enfield. Classes run at Barnet and Southgate College Southgate Campus, full-time during the day. This is an english for speakers of other languages course taught over 36 weeks. You'll study English, maths, and IT alongside enrichment subjects including science, sport, and citizenship. Arts and crafts, day trips, and charity fundraising are also part of the programme. To join, you must be aged 16 to 18 years old at the start of the course and be a permanent resident, refugee, or asylum seeker. A tuition fee applies. You'll complete the Ascentis Entry Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life.
Who this course is for
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for young adults aged 16 - 18. You will study English, Maths, IT. You will also have enrichment in a range of subjects including, Science, Sport and Citizenship. Students also take part in arts and crafts activities, daytrips and hold fundraising events for charities.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but you must be a permanent resident, refugee or asylum seeker and aged between 16 and 18 at the start of the course.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken and written English for everyday situations.
You'll practise reading and understanding English texts.
You'll build your maths skills for daily life and work.
You'll use IT to communicate and find information.
You'll learn about science, sport, and citizenship through enrichment activities.
You'll take part in arts, crafts, and community events to use your English in real contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Teaching covers English, maths, and IT, with practical enrichment activities alongside. Assessment is through coursework and tasks set by your tutor. You'll be assessed on your speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. The centre will carry out an initial assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnet and Southgate College Southgate Campus 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 assistant: english for work in a busy shop environment.
Warehouse operative: follow instructions and communicate with colleagues.
Catering assistant: take orders and work as part of a team.
Cleaner or facilities assistant: read rotas, signs, and safety notices.
Childcare assistant: communicate with children, parents, and staff.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: the natural next step to keep building your English.
Entry Level 3 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: moves you closer to Level 1 and everyday independence in English.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a recognised qualification that employers and colleges accept as evidence of your English ability.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: continue developing the maths skills you started on this course.
