About English for Speakers of Other Languages Courses

Reflecting Leicester’s multiculturalism, we offer one of the widest selections of ESOL courses in the country. We offer support and classes for anyone whose first language is not English, at all three of our campuses and at more than 50 community and business venues across the city.

A recent Ofsted report said that the College’s ESOL department was comprehensive, very effective and met the local needs of one of the most multicultural cities in the country.

You can improve your spoken and written English in friendly, welcoming classes and workshops at a venue near you. You can also learn new vocational skills as you improve your English.

What is on offer?

  • assessment, classes, workshops guidance and support for English language learners at all levels
  • full and part-time courses in the morning, afternoon and evenings, including Saturdays
  • gender specific classes at some venues where required
  • daytime courses may offer childcare for children under the age of five
  • flexible start dates
  • summer programmes
  • language support for learners enrolled on other Leicester College courses
  • opportunities to improve your employment skills
  • nationally and internationally recognised examinations, accreditation and certification with a focus on City & Guilds and Skills for Life ESOL from Entry level 1 to level 2 in speaking/listening, reading and writing
  • ICT
  • numeracy
  • bespoke courses for international learners
  • IELTS preparation
  • Citizenship
  • employability

Other skills you can learn include:

  • accountancy
  • basic food hygiene
  • beauty skills (including manicure, Indian head message, threading)
  • business
  • care
  • childcare
  • citizenship
  • construction
  • crafts – fabric painting
  • driving theory
  • flower arranging
  • food and nutrition
  • hairdressing
  • Health and Safety
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • mathematics/numeracy
  • office skills
  • Photoshop/graphic design
  • retail
  • sewing
  • study skills
  • work search.

 

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Nylam Parmar - ESOL entry level 3 with ICT and Childcare level 1 and 2

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