English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
If English is not your main language, you can take an ESOL course to help you improve.
Our ESOL courses can:
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Help you gain a recognised English language qualification.
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Develop your English so that you can successfully live, work or study in the UK.
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Prepare you for the Life in the UK test and become a British citizen (Community Classes only)
Our ESOL courses are available at different levels – beginner to advanced, so you'll be able to start at the right level for you. Classes run Monday to Thursday, at times to suit you - morning, afternoon and evening.
You may qualify for FREE classes if:
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You are unemployed and receive a contribution-based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
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You are unemployed and receive Employment and Support Allowance (ESA - a benefit for people who cannot work because of illness or disability).
If you qualify you must bring the relevant papers with you to enrolment. If you do not meet the above criteria, you will need to pay ‘Home’ fees or ‘International’ fees.
Why choose Guildford College?
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Courses available at different levels
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Classes at times to suit you
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Qualified and experienced teaching staff - providing an excellent standard of learning
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Small class sizes - small, friendly groups that make learning more enjoyable
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Individual learning plans specifically tailored to your own needs and ambitions
Day to day
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Speaking and listening
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Reading and writing
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Vocabulary
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Pronunciation
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Grammar
Costs and times
ESOL courses cost:
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£100 for one class (2.5 hours) per week for one term (12 weeks)
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£200 for two classes (2 x 2.5hours) per week for one term (12 weeks)
Students are required to attend for a minimum of two terms.
There are classes at all levels from Beginners to Advanced.
Classes are: mornings (09.30 – 12.00), afternoons (12.30 – 15.00) and evenings (18.30 – 21.00).
Please contact us to make an appointment to come in and enrol for Summer Term 2012.
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Classes start: Monday 16th April
Our next enrolment day is: Monday 26th March 13:00 - 17:30
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Please call 01483 44 8515 to make an appointment as spaces are limited. This is our last enrolment for the year so we can not guarantee spaces in all classes at all levels. To guarantee a place on the course you will need to pay during enrolment.
All students must bring their passport and evidence of their address (bank statement, utility bill etc). Returning students should bring their previous exam certificates.
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Taking an ESOL course at Guildford College can help you to gain further qualifications at the College or at another college or university, such as A Levels and GCSEs, Diplomas and more.
Contact us
For more information Tel: 01483 44 8558 or 01483 44 8515, email: english@guildford.ac.uk| or drop into the ESOL office, room G19 at the back of the main building at the College.
Links
www.cambridgeesol.org| - The University of Cambridge ESOL exams are the world's leading range of certificates for learners of English.
www.ielts.org| - The International English Language System website provides a handbook, test explanations and information about obtaining practice material.