What will I learn?
You will increase your confidence in English and develop your speaking and listening, reading and writing skills.

What will I need to take part?
We recommend that you have a pencil, a pen and a notepad during the session, further resources are provided in Google Classroom. If this is an online course, a laptop, PC or tablet and a stable internet connection will be needed.

What to expect?
ESOL courses are for people whose first language is not English. An ESOL course can improve your English fluency, confidence in English speaking, reading and writing, and help increase your employability. Courses are delivered by specialist language tutors. You will also be asked to complete an initial assessment prior to starting this course so that we can assign you to a course appropriate to your level of learning.

Where can it lead to?
You could gain a Gateway ESOL Skills for Life qualification at the level appropriate to your learning. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) qualifications are designed to develop English skills and build confidence in using English in everyday life, education, and employment. Having developed your skills and knowledge in the course subject, you could try other courses or use the skills you have learned in your work or personal life.

Ciurse eligibilty and fees
ESOL courses are free for learners that are unemployed and in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Universal Credit or employed and earning below £25,000 per year. Learners who earn over that amount are still welcome to attend the course, but will be expected to make a financial contribution for each unit which you can pay as you go. To be eligible for an ESOL course for free you must also meet our eligibility requirements. This includes having lived in the UK/EEA for the last 3 years and if from an EU/EEA country must have a pre -settled or settled status, this rule does not apply for those granted a refugee status. UK nationals in an EEA country do not qualify unless they have recently returned to the UK. International students can still enrol on this course but will not have access to funding and will have to pay a financial contribution for each unit which can be paid as you go. Eligibility requirements for a free ESOL course are summarised below. Aged 19 or over on 31st August of the funding year UK nationals and other persons with right of abode UK nationals in the EEA EEA nationals in the UK Other non-UK nationals For more information or to see whether you qualify contact our skills team on adultskillsadultlearning@northnorthants.gov.uk. or fill out our Online Eligibility Checker tool to see whether you might qualify - https://forms.office.com/e/Wv2Mb9nSz6