Skills for Life - ESOL
Course Code:340DESC1~340EESC1~342DESC1~342EESC1
Course Type:Part-time
Evening/Daytime:Both
Qualification: Skills for Life - Esol
Duration: 2 x 1.5 terms (2 Semesters)
Venue:
Crawley Campus, College Road,
Crawley West Sussex, RH10 1NR
East Grinstead Central Campus,
Queensmere House, 49 Queens Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1BG
Start Date: Enrolment throughout the year
Suitable For:
Central Sussex College offers a wide range of ESOL courses for anyone who wants to acquire or improve their speaking and listening, reading and writing skills.
The courses are designed for those who intend to live and work in the United Kingdom as a permanent resident.
All these courses include Citizenship and together with exam certificates can be used to support Citizenship applications.
Courses are offered at different levels - for assessment please telephone the Skills for Life Department on 01293 442295.
Entry by interview and assessment.
Entry By: Assessment
Entry Requirements:
ESOL classes are available to people who are living in the United Kingdom on a permanent basis and who do not have English as their first language.
Course Content:
Courses are offered from beginners/pre-entry level to Level 2 (equivalent to a GCSE grade A-C).
Students practise listening, speaking, reading and writing, using a wide range of modern ESOL learning methods. Students are encouraged to communicate actively in English, with each other and with the lecturer; they regularly work in pairs and small groups in the classroom for this purpose. Courses include reading weeks, homework and use of the computer to learn.
The course material is all about practical everyday situations. Grammar, spelling, and vocabulary are important. The content of each course is based on the ESOL core curriculum and is flexible to meet the needs of the individual students in the group. Courses lead to an exam that is nationally recognised in the UK.
All courses contain Citizenship information.
Other Details:
PROGRESSION:
Students who successfully complete the course may progress to
-A higher level ESOL course
-A mainstream course at Central Sussex College
Outcome of Course and Progression:
RARPA at Beginners Level.
Cambridge Board ESOL Skills for Life Certificate at Levels E1 - L2.
Cost:
Exam fees are £30-00 or £60-00. People on certain benefits may be entitled to free lessons but must pay £60 enrolment fee.
Course fees are based on attending 7 hours per week (3 sessions). This consists of 5 hours plus 2 hours free conversation classes.
September 2011-February 2012:
Home fees students will pay £215 plus exam fee of £60 (£30 SFL only)
International students will pay £760 plus exam fee of £60 (£30 SFL only) (5 hours)
October half term-February 2012:
Home fees students will pay £150 plus exam fee of £60 (£30 SFL only)
International students will pay £520 plus exam fee of £60 (£30 SFL only) (5 hours)
February 2012-July 2012:
Home fees students will pay £195 plus exam fee of £60 (£30 SFL only)
International students will pay £680 plus exam fee of £60 (£30 SFL only) (5 hours)
Easter 2012-July 2012:
Home fees students will pay £130 plus exam fee of £60 (£30 SFL only)
International students will pay £440 plus exam fee of £60 (£30 SFL only)(5 hours)
When enrolling please bring your passport and benefit documents, such as Jobseekers Allowance.
Further Information:
For further information contact Skills for Life Department on 01293 442295.
Course Times/Timetable:
Sessions are held mornings, afternoons and evenings, subject to demand.
