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Activate Learning is based at City of Oxford College.
Our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses are for people whose first language is not English.
ESOL courses can help you live and work in UK.
You will study speaking and listening, reading and writing, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The courses include lots of practice with the teacher and classmates.
You can study in the day time or evening. The maximum class size is 25 students.
When you finish the course, you could:
To join this course, you must speak with a member of the teaching team first. They will check that this is the right course for you. To speak with us, complete the form here. You DO NOT need to complete a college application form.
Improve your English, make new friends, learn about British culture and enjoy yourself!
*Please note: Course fees and exam entry fees may be subject to change. This course does not run during school holidays or bank holidays. See the timetable and fees list here.
Leisure CourseQualifications explained
OXPESOL
Oxford
10 weeks
Our ESOL course will help develop your English skills so that you can:
We offer courses from Pre-entry to Level 2. We will give you more information when you visit us for your assessment.
Depending upon your level, you will gain a City & Guilds qualification in speaking and listening, reading or writing.
Please note: these are NOT international exams and are not recognised in other countries.
Also, as an Activate Learning student, you can speak free of charge to our Student Support teams for advice and guidance on your course and student life in the UK. Click here for details.
Teaching can include:
Also, you will be helped to develop your English skills according to your own needs.
You will learn through reading, writing, listening and speaking in authentic situations.
You also get access to our leisure and learning facilities such as:
You can take exams to test your speaking, listening, reading and writing. The teaching staff will let you know when you can take these exams. The cost for these tests is included in the course fee.
These tests can be used to help you see your strong and weak areas and study accordingly.
If English is not your first language and you need to improve your English language skills so that you can study or find work, we can help you."
You must be 16 years old or over to study on this course.
English MUST be your second language.
You do not need qualifications to join. However, you must speak with a member of the teaching team first. They need to check your level of English and maths. They will then put you with other learners of a similar level.
When you first come to the college, you will need to bring:
There may be additional fees for this course, such as school trips, textbooks or exam costs.
Please contact the college for further details.
Please see this page for details on how to apply.