Good communication skills in English will make it easier for you to make friends, study other courses, find a job or help your children and/or others in the community.
At Harrow College, our students do more than ‘just’ English, they are able to broaden a wide variety of skills and gain additional qualifications in maths, living and working in the UK, volunteering, digital skills and employability.
While at College, you will learn a lot of important skills and can take a wide range of qualifications in some or all the subjects listed below:
- Speaking and listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Maths
- Learning and Living in the UK
- Digital skills
- Employability
- Volunteering (L1 & L2 only).
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Entry requirements
Before you enrol, you will have an interview and a test with one of our tutors to help us decide what level is right for you. This is nothing to worry about, we just need to make sure you are enrolling on the correct course. You will need to bring to the interview your previous certificates and details of any courses you have completed so far.
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Who is the course for?
Our part-time classes run during the day (every day of the week), normally from 9.30 to 14.00 and in the evening (Tuesday and Thursday evening).
Free English Courses for Students over 19. Check our Fees and Financial Support page for further details. -
Study methods
- On average, 12 hours per week, in the day for part-time ESOL courses
- Homework
- E-learning/directed self-study.
- On average, 12 hours per week, in the day for part-time ESOL courses
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How is the course assessed?
You will be regularly assessed during your course and receive feedback to help you develop the skills required for the final assessment whether an exam or a portfolio of your work.
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More information
We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year which are ideal if you wish to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and, gain nationally recognised qualifications to evidence your ability.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
Gaining an ESOL qualification will enable you to take a more active part in the community, find a new job, take your first step into employment, work as a volunteer or be able to help and support your children throughout their education.
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Where Next – Further Studies
A successful outcome will enable you to progress to the next level up and other further study such as Functional Skills English and/or Maths, GCSE English and/or Maths, Access courses etc.
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
