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Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Reading Course in Ashford – Brooklands College

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 14 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course builds your English reading skills if English is not your first language. You'll work through texts, practise understanding written English, and develop the skills you need for everyday life and work. This is an entry level esol skills for life: reading qualification awarded by Ascentis.

Who this course is for

Funding is available for school leavers and adults

Entry requirements

Please refer to Website

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll identify the main points and details in written English.
  • You'll understand the meaning of words and phrases in context.
  • You'll follow written instructions and notices.
  • You'll read texts used in everyday life, such as forms, signs, and simple documents.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Brooklands College, Ashford. Assessment is through reading tasks that test your understanding of written texts. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and respond to a range of materials at Entry Level 3.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading written instructions and correspondence
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety notices and procedures
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
  • Retail assistant: understanding product information and written tasks
  • Cleaner or caretaker: following written schedules and instructions
  • School support worker: reading classroom materials and notices

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move on to higher ESOL reading qualifications. Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) is the natural next step, building on Entry Level 3 skills. From there, Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) brings you to the standard that many employers and further education courses expect. You could also take ESOL qualifications in Writing and Speaking and Listening alongside your reading studies to build a fuller set of English skills.

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