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ESOL English for Speakers of other Languages
ESOL English for Speakers of other Languages
English for Speakers of other Languages
Kingston Adult Education offers ESOL classes of between 4 and 15 hours a week for adults who are permanently settled in the UK.
‘Permanently settled’ includes people who have indefinite leave to remain, exceptional leave to remain and those with humanitarian leave to remain. Eligible learners who are in receipt of active benefits, Job Seekers Allowance and Employment Support Allowance (in work related activities) will receive free tuition, but will be required to pay a small registration fee and exam fee. Non-eligible learners will be charged fees for tuition, exams and registration. All ESOL learners need to come for an interview and assessment prior to enrolment.
ESOL classes follow the National Curriculum leading to Trinity Certificates in Speaking and Listening, Reading or Writing at each level – Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2. If you have young children there is some support with child care available. Ask at the office for details.
If you are interested in ESOL classes and to arrange daytime interviews, please phone 020 8547 6724 or email: pat.nash@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Citizenship
Citizenship courses are open to anybody who is interested in knowing more about British life and culture. The Citizenship course is an enjoyable and informative course designed to give you an outline of the main aspects of how the main democratic and English legal systems work, something of the British history and to affirm the contribution each and every citizen can make to society. You will learn something of the landscape, culture and language of the ‘four countries’ that make up the United Kingdom and look at some towns and cities that are of historical interest. KAE is a Home Office approved Centre for those who intend to apply for UK Citizenship. There is a fee for this course.
New for 2011-12
Are you receiving either Job Seekers Allowance or Employment Support Allowance? Looking for a job? Why not enrol for the 15 hours a week intensive English course? This course includes CV writing, Job Search skills, Interview Techniques and IT. This course is FREE to people on active benefits. You will attend classes every morning at the North Kingston Centre. An interview will be required. (This course is also open to people not on active benefits but there is a course fee payable. Ask at the office for further details).
ESOL Unit
North Kingston Centre
Richmond Road
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 5PE