ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages)

City College are one of the leading providers of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in the Solent region. Our flexible programme means you can start your course at any time after your interview and assessment has taken place, providing the course still has spaces.

Our courses will improve all of your English – speaking, listening, reading and writing. 

You will be in a class with students from different countries and will learn about English culture and society. 

Prior to starting the course you will need to have an assessment to check your level of English. Once you have been assessed you will be able to enrol and a start date will be confirmed.

We offer from pre-entry to Level 2 ESOL. Depending on your previous qualifications and assessment, the following exam class options are available: ESOL Certificate: Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2.

* Great news... if you're aged 19 or over and earning less than £20,319 a year (gross salary), you may not have to pay for this course. Apply online now!

Important Notice

Please note that all classes and courses are subject to minimum numbers. If there are too few enrolments, the College may cancel the class. A place on your chosen course is not confirmed until enrolment is complete.

For more information, or if you need help applying for an ESOL course with City College, please email enquiries@southampton-city.ac.uk or come in to see us. 

Our courses will improve all of your English – speaking, listening, reading, writing as well as pronunciation, vocab and grammar. 

You will be in a class with students from different countries and will learn about English culture and society as well as look at topics relevant to the workplace. 

You will be assessed by our tutors in college to determine which level is suitable for you based on your language skills.

We offer Pre-entry, Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2 ESOL. We will give you an initial assessment before you start, a diagnostic assessment a few weeks into the class and then help you prepare for your exams which are staggered across the year.

To ensure you are on the right course we will give you an assessment to check your English language level. We will also review any exam results you have and advise you on your future study options for when your English has improved enough to progress.

You will be required to attend an interview prior to enrolling onto the course.

After these courses you can progress to the next level if you pass all your exams.  The course may help you to progress in your job or career.  It may help you to be able to be accepted onto a vocational course or to gain a university place.