ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages

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ESOL courses are for people whose first language is not English. The courses aim to improve your speaking, reading and writing of English. We have courses for every level of ESOL from beginners to Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE or Cambridge Advanced level).

If you would like to speak to someone about our ESOL Courses please contact our Advice Team  for further information on 020 7510 7777 or advice@tower.ac.uk.

 

When and where?

Most of our courses have two or three 2.5 hour sessions a week and run in the morning, afternoon or evening from Monday to Saturday. Our courses run at:

  • Arbour Square Centre, Arbour Square E1 0PT
  • Bethnal Green Centre, 229 Bethnal Green Road E2 6AB
  • Whitechapel Idea Store, 321 Whitechapel Rd E1 1BU
  • Chrisp Street idea Store, 1 Vesey Path, East India Dock Rd E14 6BT
  • Around 35 local centres across the borough.

Joining a class

If you would like to join a class, please call 020 7510 7777 or drop in at our Arbour Square or Poplar sites for details of where to go and what time. We will assess your level and discuss which course would be suitable for you.

ESOL courses are very popular so you may need to wait to make an appointment. If you have a high level of English already, you are more likely to find a place.

Enrolling

When you enrol on a course you need to bring with you:

  • Evidence of your status in the UK - eg your passport or Home Office letter
  • Evidence of your current income (ie within the last 3 months) if you are claiming concessions - your wage slips, benefit letter or National Asylum Support Service (NASS) letter.
 

ESOL at THC

All of our courses include citizenship material and we also have courses which include work skills, job placements and support in finding work.

Cost of Courses

We offer many free ESOL Courses please contact  our Advice Team for further information on 020 7510 7777 or email advice@tower.ac.uk.

Are you an Asylum Seeker or Refugee?

Free ESOL courses are available for Asylum Seekers and Refugees.

Are you in the UK on a Settlement, Spouse or Dependant Visa?

We offer free ESOL courses for Third-Country Nationals who have been in the UK five years or less.  Contact us if you would like help with:

  • Improving your English
  • Taking the "Life in the UK" Test
  • Finding work or developing your career
 
     
     
     

 

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