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EKC Dover College

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

EKC Dover College

Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1DH

National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)
Entry Level
Preparation for Life and Work

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 02 September 2027
EKC Dover College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open - Monday 2nd November 2026

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Dover College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

  • EKC Ashford College
  • EKC Broadstairs College
  • EKC Canterbury College
  • EKC Dover College
  • EKC Folkestone College
  • EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Course Summary

Improve your English skills with our one-year, full-time ESOL course for students aged 16-18.

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses are designed for people living or working in the UK whose first language is not English. Students can be asylum-seekers, refugees or come from settled communities.

This course teaches English speaking, listening, reading, writing, and understanding, while developing practical skills in areas such as maths, IT, and vocational subjects.

An assessment is held prior to the start of the programme and students enrol on to the level according to their ability.

Course Details

Our ESOL courses aim to enhance skills in numerous areas relating to the English language including:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Understanding

This full-time programme also includes activities to develop a wide range of essential skills, such as:

  • Maths
  • Vocational subjects
  • Work Experience
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Healthy Living
  • Life in the community

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed based on personal targets, through coursework and exams.

Entry requirements

This course is your first step into college education, helping you get a job or start a traineeship. As part of this course, you'll get extra help with your English and maths, making you more ready for work and allowing you to move on to a Level 2 course if you choose to. To join this programme, you will need to show that you can reach Level 1 in English and maths by the end of the course. This will be checked through an assessment during your interview.

Your next steps...

ESOL students progress through Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3, and can then progress onto any of our vocational courses in the wider College.

For more courses like this, check our courses page.