ESOL
English for Speakers of Other Languages
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) qualifications support learners whose first language isn’t English, helping them gain the communication skills needed to progress in the workplace, education and beyond. These courses are available from Entry 3 to Level 1.
This course will allow you to improve your speaking, listening, writing and reading skills. You will learn functional English to help with everyday life and progress to further education and employment.
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Key topics
reading
writing
speaking and listening
You will
work on practical projects on a range of themes
work independently and in groups
develop your communication and teamwork skills
learn functional English to help with everyday life
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There are no qualifications required.
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You will be continually assessed by your teacher and will take ESOL Skill for Life exams. This qualification is available at five different levels and you will have the opportunity to take the exams three times throughout the year.
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Foundation Learning is a team made up of specialist teachers with years of experience working with and supporting young adults in education. Our Inclusive Learning team will also support you with your individual learning needs. Classes are small and are supported by specialist learning support practitioners who provide group support in lessons and at break. Where necessary they are also able to take care of any personal needs.
INTEGRATED AND INCLUDED
Foundation Learning students are integrated and included within all aspects of college life. We also offer specific clubs and enrichment activities for students with disabilities such as connect club and an ability counts sports programme.
HIGH EXPECTATIONS
We challenge students and have high expectations for students who have never had high expectations from others. We also offer in house internships for students in areas such as customer service, sport leadership and gardening.
HOLISTIC APPROACH
We support and nurture the whole person through both tutoring and teaching.
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Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
Our specialist teams can help with:
Learning difficulties
Physical and sensory disabilities
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties
Mental health, counselling and wellbeing
Exam access arrangements
Money, finance and bursary advice
Careers advice, job and university applications
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While studying at NewVIc, you will get the opportunity to take part in wider college events, such as charity fundraising, events for the local community and beyond, as well as take part in work-related experiences.
Learning English will be the key which will open any career job you aspire to.