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Level 1 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
EKC Canterbury College
New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AJ
National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)
Level 1
Available start dates
Available start dates
Thursday, 02 September 2027
Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 a 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 as well as providing work experience opportunities.
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 ESOL study programme also includes activities in a range of areas alongside English, such as:
- Maths
- Work Experience
- Basic computer knowledge
- Healthy Living
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.
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