ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages

These courses are designed for people whose first language is not English, and are available for complete beginners through to more advanced speakers. Most of our courses offer nationally recognised qualifications to help you live and work in the UK.

Who are these classes for?

If you want to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing, we have a course to suit you. All our courses help you develop the language you need for everyday life and work in the UK.

Our ESOL Plus courses give you more hours of studying per week as they include classes that help you with your IT skills and with the language of maths.   

For those of you who want to learn English to get a job, we also have day-long courses that will help you with writing a CV, how to use LinkedIn to find work and getting into volunteering for your interests and to build your career skills.

How do I apply?

Unfortunately, our waiting list for ESOL assessments is currently closed.
Please check again in January 2026

Where and when are the classes?

We have courses at both our Camden site and at Rhyl Community School. We offer a range of flexible class times to suit different schedules. Classes take place onsite, with some including online sessions and independent study.

In Term 1, most courses include 1–2 hours of online study each week to help you learn English.

When I just came to UK, I wasn’t sure that I can actually speak English. I was thinking that I’m the person who can never learn something new, like a language. But step by step, in like, less than three years, I moved from Entry 2 to Level 2.
Bogdanna, ESOL learner

How much are the classes?

ESOL courses are FREE to learners who are unemployed and on an income-based benefit, or who earn less than £27,007.50 per year before tax. You will need to show recent proof of your benefit or low wages. See our fees and finance page for further details.