This course is designed to enable you to improve your English and maths in order to progress to further or higher education at college or university in England, or to return to your profession.

Key course features

Qualification:

Edexcel ESOL Skills for Life plus City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths

Level: Level 1

Timetable: 10 hours per week. You will receive your timetable when you enrol.

Start Date: September 2013

Fees:

Home fee for 2012-13 To be confirmed. In addition to your course fee, you will also pay a college registration fee, exam fee and materials charge.

This course may be free if you are aged under 19, or you are in receipt of an active benefit (e.g. JSA and ESA). Please see our Fees and Concessions page or call 020 8326 2305 for further details.

Who is this course for?

Adults whose first language is not English, who need to develop their English to progress to college or university or return to their profession.

Entry requirements

You need to have a full certificate ESOL qualification at Entry Level 3, or equivalent. You will be interviewed before you enrol on the course, and you will have a written assessment to establish your level of language and maths skills. If you need advice before you apply, please call 020 8326 2020 or email ciag@west-thames.ac.uk.

About the course

You will study:

• Speaking, listening, reading and writing in English
• The four language skills: grammar, punctuation, spelling, and pronunciation
• Accuracy and fluency
• Citizenship
• Employability
• Study skills
• Maths
• IT.

You will have a group workshop every week. Your tutor will support you throughout the course and ensure that your learning needs are met.

How will I be assessed?

You will work towards appropriate English qualifications, and you may take examinations in numeracy or GCSE Maths and in IT, depending on your ability.

Where next?

When you complete this course, you may go on to Pre Access course, a Level 2 vocational course or employment. You will be encouraged to develop your own learning plans for the future and you will have the opportunity to get advice from careers advisers and other agencies.

How to apply?

To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button and fill out the online application form. An advisor will be in touch regarding interview dates.