Standguide is an Education and Training provider based in Greater Manchester that have supported people back into work for over 30 years. Standguide offer full-time, AEB-funded accredited ESOL qualifications from Entry Level up to Level 1. We have fixed sites in Manchester City Centre and Ashton-under-Lyne where courses take place regularly and we can teach ESOL across the whole of Greater Manchester.
Standguide are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, this means learners can expect:
- High-quality learning content
- Expert tuition
- Support for additional needs.
Once complete, we offer onward progression and further support to other AEB provision across Greater Manchester.
ESOL courses are available to Greater Manchester residents who are unemployed or economically inactive and aged 19+ on or before 31/08/2023. Other eligibility criteria apply, please contact for further information.
How to apply for ESOL classes:
If you live in Manchester or Greater Manchester and want to learn English, Manchester ESOL Advice Service can help you find the right learning opportunity. They can also signpost you to other support if you’re new to the UK.
To find out which course is right for you, go to the GM ESOL Advice Service website and fill in a short enquiry form for the borough of Greater Manchester where you live. You will then be contacted about an ESOL assessment in your local area.