At Hugh Baird College, we offer ESOL courses for people who do not have English as their first language and who want to improve their language skills to get more out of their life in the U.K.
The courses we provide will help you improve all your skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), make it easier to seek employment, get a qualification, help your children with homework or apply for citizenship. In your ESOL classes you will practise all your skills around a range of everyday topics.
We have ESOL courses for 16 – 18yrs olds, adults, digital skills and specialised courses for work – catering, childcare, construction, hairdressing and health work.
If you want to now more please look on our website or email us.
ESOL offers part-time courses at different level for speakers of other languages, who wish to gain national qualifications in the English Language.
Courses develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and include grammar, access and study skills.
ESOL courses are based on the ESOL Skills for life National Curriculum from Beginner Level to Level 2.
As there are classes in the mornings, afternoons and evenings, you can choose the best time for your studies.
You can join the courses throughout the year, if there is a place available.
ESOL programmes are accredited at the following levels:
* Pre Entry – Beginers
* Entry Level (E1, E2, E3)
* Level 1 (equivalent to NVQ 1)
* Level 2 (equivalent to NVQ 2 / GCSE)
Exams can be taken in Reading, Writing, Listening/Speaking.
We also have some maths and IT classes for ESOL students.
We run two types of ESOL courses here at KCLC. Our accredited courses are delivered by a partner organisation (WEA) and lead to nationally recognised qualifications at five levels (Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3, Level 1 and Level 2). In addition, we also deliver non-accredited courses that address all aspects of the English language (Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing) – but there are no tests or exams on these courses. We can offer quick starts on these courses (often within 2 weeks).
We offer guidance, support, signposting and friendship to all asylum seekers, refugees and diaspora. Liverpool Lighthouse is an arts and community centre. They run a community programme that offers arts activities to improve wellbeing and mental health, alongside practical support with a fresh food pantry, advice and support when needed and a warm place to have a cuppa and a chat. They can also offer English language classes.
Venus is a service that supports women and children. They can provide counselling, support with housing, money and other family support.
New Start delivers a diverse range of homelessness projects which are designed to help some of the most complex and disadvantaged groups across Merseyside.
Merseyside Law Centre provides specialist legal advice and assistance relating to welfare benefits, housing and asylum support. Our advice is provided to those in need, regardless of age, gender, race, or disability. The asylum support team provide advice on applications for Asylum Support, submission and preparation of appeals against Asylum Support decisions, and resolution of housing issues and assistance in resolving other housing matters including destitution, disrepair and fitness for habitation.