What do I need to bring to the first class?

A4 ringbinder folder

A4 paper

Pens, pencils

Dictionary if possible

What other ESOL courses can I do?

ESOL Plus +++++ Courses

ESOL and IT - to improve English using computers

ESOL Citizenship - for ESOL learners who need to apply

for settlement/indefinite leave to remain ( Learners will also need to go to an ESOL class).

ESOL for Childcare - a preparation class for learners who want to go on to do a childcare qualification in the future

ESOL for Care - a preparation course for learners who want to work with children, the elderly or people with health problems

ESOL for Work - a course for Entry level learners to prepare for paid or voluntary work

FREE Maths for ESOL learners - to learn the language of Maths to help in everyday life and to gain a qualification

If you have a disability / difficulty and need support in any way to help you learn tell us when you enrol or ask your tutor or a member of staff

What will I learn in my ESOL class?

At a level to suit you (Entry 1, 2, 3 or level 1, 2)

• Speaking and pronunciation

• Listening and understanding in different situations

• Reading for understanding in every day life - signs, notices, letters, articles, texts at all levels. Dictionary use

• Writing - alphabet, notes, letters, forms, emails, articles… Spelling, grammar and punctuation

You will have an assessment of your level of English before you start the course.

You will -

• learn to speak, listen, read and write English.

• talk with your tutor about what you want to learn.

• have a learning plan.

• get more confident to use English in everyday life.

• take a national ESOL qualification.

* £8.25 if have not lived in UK/EU/EEA for 3 years and some others. See back page for further details of fees.

£2.75* per hour

Free/ reduced fees (if on benefits/very low income)

includes free exam

*£8.25 per hr if have not lived in UK/EU for 3 years

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Freephone: 0800 988 0308

ESOL Manager: 0116 2696924

How will I know my English is improving?

• Using English better in everyday life

• Achieving targets in your learning plan

• Passing ESOL exams

• Progressing from one level to the next

• Your tutor and others telling you

What can I do after this course?

• Start a new learning plan

• Work towards an exam at a different level or skill

• Join another class - ESOL Plus (see opposite)

or Art, IT, Languages, Sports, Cooking…………

ESOL Course Fees

Basic cost £2.75 an hour (+ free exam) if you

• have lived in the UK/EU/EEA for 3 years

• or for 1 year & have been married to a British citizen for 1 year

• are a refugee / have exceptional leave

Free if on JSA, WTC, Housing or Council benefit, Pension Guarantee Credit, Income support or are the unwaged dependant of the above

or are an asylum seeker who has lived here for 6 months

83p an hour if on IB, Carer's allowance, DLA or Attendance Allowance

Further Support Available

Threshold Fund If on a joint income less than £20,817, individual £17,500 & you can show evidence you can apply to pay £1.38 an hour

ESOL Course Fee Fund If you have no or little money and are not on benefits and would find it difficult to pay you can apply for Free classes

Learner Support Fund You can apply for help with childcare, books transport and materials if on benefits

If you have just arrived in the UK and are not from the EU/EEA

you will usually pay £8.25 an hr + exam fee (approx. £28)

All ESOL Course Fees are payable termly in advance

LEICESTERSHIRE ADULT LEARNING SERVICE

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