Intermediate ESOL

Overview

Thank you for considering studying this course with West College Scotland. Applications for the course can still be made but it is already over-subscribed in our Paisley Campus, and you may not get a place on this occasion. Please consider applying for similar courses on offer or contact our Student Advisory Service via info@wcs.ac.uk with your name and contact details to discuss other courses options available to you. Alternatively, please call us on 0300 600 6060.

What will I learn?

The course provides the basic language skills you need to communicate in spoken and written English. You'll learn about:

• English grammar
• Vocabulary and pronunciation
• Employability skills
• Study skills
• Skills for life in Scotland
• IT

What qualifications do I need?

You don’t need any ESOL qualifications, but you must have the right language level for this course.

If you apply to study Intermediate ESOL, we’ll ask you to attend a language assessment so that we can decide if it is the best level of study for you.

What can I do after?

You will feel more confident in applying for employment opportunities that require English for routine situations. You could also continue your studies by moving on to ESOL at Upper Intermediate (SCQF Level 5).

SCQF 4

Programme Information

Start: August

Timetable information Greenock/Clydebank: 2 days 9.15am- 4.15pm, 1 day 9.15am-1.15pm

Timetable information Paisley: Monday-Friday 9.15am - 12.15pm, 1 day 9.15am- 1pm

Maximum class size: 20

Minimum age: 16

Total number of hours per week: 16 + 5 hours self study

Clydebank Campus Part-Time Information

Start: 9 September 2024

End: 13 June 2025

Duration: 1 year/2 lessons per week

Day/Time: tbc