English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL)

This course is designed for students who wish to study English on a full-time basis. This course enables students to gain qualifications recognised both in the UK and internationally. It prepares students for further study or employment.

Our English Language Teaching is accredited by the British Council.

International students (students originating from outside the EU), please visit our international section.

Daytime classes are full. To join the waiting list please come to an ESOL information session at 10am on:

- Friday 28th October
- Friday 4th November
- Friday 2nd December

Entry requirements

If you are an International Student and require a student visa, the UKBA requires you to have a minimum level of CEFR B1.

If, however, you are being sponsored by your government, then the UKBA has no minimum requirement.

If your English level is below CEFR B1, then you may apply for a  Visitor Visa.

There is a minimum age of 16. In line with current UKBA legislation, Anniesland College requires the consent of parents if a student is 16 or 17 and wishes to travel to the UK (if applying from overseas).

Please see: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk for more information.

Duration

Full time starting August and January (Part time options available)

Course content

We have six levels of classes:

• Beginner
• Elementary
• Pre-Intermediate
• Intermediate
• Upper Intermediate
• Advanced

You will study General English (grammar; everyday communication; reading, writing, speaking and listening) plus one class dedicated to writing and another dedicated to citizenship/ living in the UK.

You will study for an SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) ESOL certificate at an appropriate level.

If your English is at a suitable level you can also study IELTS, FCE, CAE or Proficiency. You may also study English with other college subjects.

There is a full guidance and support programme for our students.

Further Study

This course will develop your English language skills to a level where you can work or progress to further study in the UK. You will be given full support with applications for colleges and universities across the UK.

Please note most UK universities ask for an IELTS score of 6 / 6.5. If you want to reach this level in a year, we strongly recommend that you join us with an IELTS score of 5. If your level of English is lower than this, you may have to study for longer than a year.

Contact

Lesley Donaldson T: 0141 357 6063
E: esol@anniesland.ac.uk