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Adult ESOL

Level 1 Diploma

Course Location

College

Stockport College

Location

Stockport College

Further Details

Age

Adult

Department

ESOL

Course Start Date

Tuesday 1st September 2026

Course Duration

Full-time, Years

Course Time

Course Fee

£ 0.00
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

SFP-AEXX-1100

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Course Overview

Adult ESOL programmes include Reading, Writing, and Speaking & Listening across all Entry Levels, supporting students to develop functional language skills for everyday life and study. Provision also includes Employability skills such as CV writing, job applications, and interview preparation; Digital Skills focused on basic IT use, online communication, and safe navigation; and Maths for ESOL learners to build essential numeracy and maths vocabulary. We also deliver Living and Working in the UK, covering key knowledge about life, culture, systems, and expectations to help learners confidently integrate, participate, and thrive within the wider community.

Course Requirements

Diagnostic and skills assessment is essential

What you will Learn

Our Adult ESOL programmes help you improve your English for everyday life, study, and work. You will develop Speaking & Listening, Reading, and Writing skills across all Entry Levels, building confidence in real-life situations.You will also learn employability skills such as CV writing, job applications, and interview preparation, alongside digital skills including basic IT use, online communication, and staying safe online. Maths for ESOL supports essential numeracy and maths vocabulary, and Living and Working in the UK helps you understand life, culture, and expectations so you can confidently take part in the wider community.

Assessment

End of year controlled assessments

Progression

Progression opportunities include moving up to the next ESOL level, progressing into wider vocational courses within the college, and accessing volunteering or employment pathways.

Career Options

– Progress into employment or improve their current job
– Move on to further study, including higher-level ESOL, GCSE English, maths, or vocational courses
– Access volunteering or work-experience opportunities
– Develop skills for entry-level roles in sectors such as retail, hospitality, care, cleaning, logistics, and customer service
– Build confidence to take part more fully in community and workplace life in the UK

Mandatory Units

Speaking and Listening
Reading
Writing
Maths
Digital skills
Living and working in the UK

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.

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