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Who are these courses for? ESOL courses at
BEC are for adults who don’t have English as their first language
and who are living permanently in the UK. Applicants need to be
eligible for LSC funding and courses are free for learners on income-based
benefits. There is a free creche available for ESOL learners at
BEC who have children aged 6 months to 4 years.
How long are the courses? The courses are around
10 weeks long and around 6 hours a week. Learners are usually offered
the opportunity to continue after the 10 weeks if they want to.
Learners can enrol on an ESOL course at anytime. Courses run from
September to July with exams in December, March and July. Courses:
all of our ESOL courses lead to the Skills for Life ESOL qualifications
and help learners prepare for work. They also include a Citizenship
element and our Skills for Life qualifications at E1-E3 can be used
to fulfil the Home Office’s language requirements for Naturalisation
or Indefinite Leave to Remain. (See ESOL course descriptions:
Entry 2; Entry 3; Level 1; Level + Job Seeking Skills); Level
2;
How do we work? ESOL classes are group taught
and have between 10 and 14 learners. We work on speaking, listening,
reading, writing (including spelling) and grammar. We use a range
of activities and teaching methods, including group and pair work.
We tailor our teaching to the learners and our classes are stimulating,
fun and purposeful. All classes work towards the Skills for Life
ESOL qualifications and learners are encouraged to enter for these
when they are ready.
What do people say about ESOL at BEC? ‘I can
go to the doctor’s on my own now. I don’t need an interpreter. This
is really important to me’ (Maryam). ‘I have increased my confidence.
I can speak to my children’s teachers and help my children with
their homework’ (Farhad). ‘Now that I have passed the Speaking and
Listening exam, I can apply for British Citizenship’ (Jija).
Cost: ESOL classes cost £80 for 6 hours a week
for 10 weeks (1 term); check eligibility and fees.
Where do the courses take place? BEC Rotherhithe
Library.
How do I enrol? Enrolment is by appointment
only. Please call 020-7394-6836 to book an assessment. For general
enquiries, email: admin@beceducation.co.uk
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