ESOL

You will learn to communicate in English, from basic greetings at beginner level, to sophisticated and fluent language at advanced level. Classes are taught in a friendly environment using colourful and relevant resources.

2024/25

10149

Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards

Part-Time

Further Education

ESOL

Available Sessions

We have 22 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Lisburn, Downpatrick.

Course Overview

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses are language programmes for people living within the UK who need to develop their English language skills for work, further learning and everyday life.

Students work towards a City & Guilds ESOL Skills for Life qualification which are ideal for anyone living in the UK who need to improve their understanding and use of written or spoken English. This qualification could help you get a job, a promotion at work, prepare for future study or be able to interact confidently in an English-speaking environment.

The revised ESOL Skills for Life qualifications cover 5 levels –

Beginner, Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate and Upper-intermediate (Entry 1 to Level 2).

ESOL Application Process

Submit online application
Send ID/Visa/BRP/Home Office letters etc. to intadmissions@serc.ac.uk
SERC ESOL will send you an assessment appointment. Appointments only (no appointment = no assessment)

English is not your first language and you wish to learn or improve your English.

To communicate in English, from basic greetings at beginner level, to sophisticated and fluent language at advanced level.

Learning and improving your Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing skills and your knowledge and understanding of the English Language. Classes are taught in a friendly environment using colourful and relevant resources.

We offer various levels of ESOL courses from Beginner levels to more Advanced courses so, following assessment, you will be allocated a class. Once completed, students can progress to the next level.

You will need to purchase a course book and in some cases CDs or a Book and CD pack. Course books vary from course to course and you will be informed of the course book titles at the start of the course. If the course is a follow up from a previous course, you could be using the same course book as in the previous course.

Available Sessions

We have 22 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Lisburn, Downpatrick.

For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.

Available Sessions

We currently have sessions running in the following campuses:

Bangor (8) Lisburn (10) Downpatrick (4) Show All

Title	Campus	Start	Spaces	Fee	Apply or get more information
ESOL - Non-Regulated Y10149BD1A-24/25-PT	Bangor	16/09/2024 Day: Tues, Thur, Fri Time: 13:30-15:30	9	£868.00	More Info
ESOL - Speaking and Listening Y10149BDAA-24/25-PT	Bangor	16/09/2024 Day: Tues, Thur Time: 09:15-13:15	3	£315.00	More Info
ESOL - Speaking and Listening Y10149BEAA-24/25-PT	Bangor	16/09/2024 Day: Tuesday Time: 17:00-21:00	13	£171.00	More Info
ESOL - Speaking and Listening Y10149BDAB-24/25-PT	Bangor	16/09/2024 Day: Mon, Wed Time: 09:15-13:15	9	£315.00	More Info
ESOL - Speaking and Listening Y10149BEEA-24/25-PT	Bangor	27/01/2025 Day: Thursday Time: 17:00-21:00	20+	£171.00	More Info
ESOL - Reading and Writing Y10149BEEB-24/25-PT	Bangor	27/01/2025 Day: Tuesday Time: 17:00-21:00	20+	£198.00	More Info
ESOL - Reading and Writing Y10149BDEA-24/25-PT	Bangor	27/01/2025 Day: Tues, Thur Time: 09:15-13:15	20+	£342.00	More Info
ESOL - Reading and Writing Y10149BDEB-24/25-PT	Bangor	27/01/2025 Day: Mon, Wed Time: 09:15-13:15	20+	£342.00	More Info
ESOL - Non-Regulated Y10149DD1A-24/25-PT	Downpatrick	16/09/2024 Day: Tues, Thur Time: 09:15-13:15	20+	£868.00	More Info
ESOL - Speaking and Listening/Reading and Writing Y10149DD1C-24/25-PT	Downpatrick	16/09/2024 Day: Tues, Thur Time: 09:15-13:15	7	£639.00	More Info
ESOL - Reading and Writing Y10149DEEB-24/25-PT	Downpatrick	27/01/2025 Day: Thursday Time: 17:00-21:00	20+	£198.00	More Info
ESOL - Speaking and Listening Y10149DEEA-24/25-PT	Downpatrick	27/01/2025 Day: Thursday Time: 17:00-21:00	20+	£171.00	More Info
ESOL - Non-Regulated Y10149LD1A-24/25-PT	Lisburn	16/09/2024 Day: Tues, Fri Time: 09:15-13:15	13	£868.00	More Info
ESOL - Speaking and Listening Y10149LDAA-24/25-PT	Lisburn	16/09/2024 Day: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur Time: 09:15-13:15	20+	£315.00	More Info
ESOL - Speaking and Listening Y10149LDAB-24/25-PT	Lisburn	16/09/2024 Day: Mon, Wed Time: 09:15-13:15	20+	£315.00	More Info
ESOL - Speaking and Listening Y10149LEAA-24/25-PT	Lisburn	16/09/2024 Day: Tuesday Time: 17:00-21:00	20+	£171.00	More Info
ESOL - Reading and Writing Y10149LEAB-24/25-PT	Lisburn	23/09/2024 Day: Thursday Time: 17:00-21:00	20+	£198.00	More Info
ESOL - Speaking and Listening Y10149LEEA-24/25-PT	Lisburn	27/01/2025 Day: Thursday Time: 17:00-21:00	16	£171.00	More Info
ESOL - Reading and Writing Y10149LDEB-24/25-PT	Lisburn	27/01/2025 Day: Mon, Wed Time: 09:15-13:15	20+	£342.00	More Info
ESOL - Reading and Writing Y10149LDEC-24/25-PT	Lisburn	27/01/2025 Day: Tues, Thur Time: 09:15-13:15	20+	£342.00	More Info
ESOL - Reading and Writing Y10149LDEA-24/25-PT	Lisburn	27/01/2025 Day: Wed, Fri Time: 09:15-13:15	20+	£342.00	More Info
ESOL - Reading and Writing Y10149LEEB-24/25-PT	Lisburn	27/01/2025 Day: Tuesday Time: 17:00-21:00	20+	£198.00	More Info
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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