ESOL for 16 to 18 year olds

We accept enrolments onto this course all year long. 

There are no formal entry requirements.

We will invite you to speak to our team before you enrol to make sure this is the perfect course for you. 

If you complete this course successfully you will receive an award in Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Maths (Entry 1 up to Level 1).

ESOL

Your ESOL programme of study will include a combination of language lessons (grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation) and skills lessons (reading, writing, speaking and listening). These lessons will be pitched at the appropriate level and led by experienced ESOL teachers.

Maths

Your maths programme of study will be based primarily on your level of English. Your teachers will deliver specialised ‘ESOL maths’ lessons which will give you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the language commonly used in Functional Skills Maths exams whilst simultaneously improving your maths skills. 

You will be taught through classroom activities and presentations.

You will sit a reading, writing and speaking and listening exam. These will be sat periodically throughout the year. You will also complete a maths exam.

Learners usually complete one level of both English and maths in one academic year. Learners aged 16-18 can study with us until they reach Level 1 in English and maths. 

Once you complete the course and have achieved your English and maths, you can progress to a Level 2 course at Newcastle College.

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.