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There are ESOL classes for people who are complete beginners at speaking or writing English up to qualifications for British Citizenship. Anyone can apply for ESOL courses – your immigration status does not matter.

Qualifications or informal classes?

Some classes have qualifications. These are at a College or adult education centre and are more formal, with homework and exams.

Classes without exams may have more English conversation. You can do both types of class to improve your English more quickly.

You’ll need to find the right standard for you. With exam classes you need to do a test (assessment) first to find out which level is best for you. For informal classes, you can usually try a class and also talk with the teacher before or after.

QUALIFICATIONS

Adult Learning Lewisham

For age 19+ at Brockley Rise, Grove Park and Granville Park in the centre of Lewisham.

Levels from pre-entry to Level 2 plus Trinity preparation. Classes are 5 hours a week, either 2 mornings, 2 afternoons or 2 evenings.

Cost is £150 a term for pre-entry level, £225 a term for accredited courses including exam. You may get reduced or no fees if on certain state benefits. For more information, contact Stefania Quaresima on 020 8314 7184.

Adult Learning Lewisham also offers free non-exam Community ESOL courses (COMESOL) up to Entry Level 3. These are online and at local community centres, schools and children’s centres. Some COMESOL courses offer a free creche. They are 4 hours a week for 10 weeks and are stepping stones on to accredited ESOL. For more information, contact Ruhsar Osman on 020 8314 6761

Lewisham College

There are exam and non-exam classes. Most classes are free. Levels from pre-entry to Level 2. Exams include GCSE, Functional Skills English and Maths and vocational qualifications.

ESOL / ESOL & maths

13 hours per week, various days (3), 9.30-2pm / 2.30pm

ESOL evening

6 hours per week, Tuesday & Thursday 6-9pm

ESOL part time day

9 hours per week, Various days (2), 9.30-2.30pm

There are specialist classes in Pronunciation, Speaking & Listening and Creative Writing on Tuesday evenings and classes in English for people looking for work in accounting; teaching assistant; health and social care; office work.

To apply: https://www.lewisham.ac.uk/courses/esol-english-and-math or attend a regular open event (see website).

Courses start September and February. Assessments and interviews are in June to September (and January for February courses).

Details of finances are at: https://www.lewisham.ac.uk/help-support/fees-and-finance