ESOL FT

This is a full-time course aimed at 16-18 year old students who do not yet have the language skills to access a vocational course. The course is delivered during the day, over 3 days. Students follow an ESOL programme which is offered to students whose native language is not English and who are living in the UK on a permanent basis. (see Entry Criteria) ESOL Reading, Writing and Speaking & Listening are covered. Students also work towards a Maths qualification, improve their IT skills and enjoy an enrichment programme. They also have a personal tutor and regular tutorials.

This course is for 16-18 year olds. You will need to arrange to go to Student Services at Gloucester. They will decide if you can do an ESOL course and if you have to pay fees. You should bring with you any of the following which applies to you: a) Evidence of receipt of benefits (where applicable) b) E.U. Workers' State Registration. c) Evidence of residency status e.g. passport, E.U. ID card, ILR, ELR, ELC, Humanitarian Protection, marriage or working Visa, IND or Arc Card from Home Office. If you can do an ESOL class you will be invited for an assessment so that we can offer you the right level.

Students will have the opportunity to enrol on a higher level ESOL programme, depending on their progress and exam results. In addition to higher level ESOL courses, guidance will be given to students about possible vocational courses. When students are accepted on a full vocational programme they can access language support offered by Learning Links.

Many of our students work towards qualifications in ESOL (Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing), Maths and possibly ICT. Our students can take qualifications at a range of levels from Entry 1 to Level 2. For September 2013 we are builiding in work-related activities, which will improve our students' employability skills and job prospects.

Gloucestershire College has recognised that many ESOL 16-18 learners will require extra support to improve their level of English before moving into the college's wide range of vocational courses. We introduced this successful programme in September 2012 and learners have given some very positive feedback about their experiences: 'I enjoy coming to my ESOL classes every day and I really like IT. I understand Maths a lot more now. The teachers have also helped me to apply for a course for next year.' Pawel (ESOL student 2012-13) 'I needed to improve my English to do a Childcare course, so I joined the full-time ESOL group. I have worked hard to improve my English and Maths and I have applied for the course I would like to do. I feel a lot more confident now.' Kim (ESOL student 2012-13) Based on the success of this course, we are pleased to continue to offer such opportunities for ESOL 16-18 students in September 2013.

Please contact the College on 0845 155 2020 for further details