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This course is so much more than focussing on accuracy and fluency in English and achieving qualifications to enable you to progress into further education or employment. You will also have fun and find yourself with a positive future.

Why choose this course at West Suffolk College?

Full-time course - 3 days a week
Gain ESOL qualifications, Functional Skills Maths & ICT
Full Enrichment Programme including history, the Arts, environmental studies, sports activities and employability skills. Activities that interest you!
Collaborations with vocational courses and Princes Trust Team
Excellent record of progression
Highly experienced and qualified ESOL tutors
Support & guidance throughout your studies

Our enthusiastic and inspiring tutors will teach you the skills and self-assurance to live and work in modern Britain in the dynamic environment of the West Suffolk College campus. With a unique 'learning by doing' interactive learning experience, lessons are fun and challenging to motivate you and progress quickly.

The course is designed for all non-native speakers of English including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) and tailored to be inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds.

What our past students say!

'I loved my classmates, I met lots of new people from different nationalities all in one place. After EAL I joined the carpentry course at the Milburn Centre and I love it, I couldn't be here without EAL! I'm not planning to go to university, I am happy with carpentering.' DH
'I think the course is really perfect, I want to continue studying at the WSC. I plan to learn beauty. I liked the atmosphere during the lessons and the way the lessons were conducted, I met lots of new people and my English was better! KS
'I studied English, I went on trips, special activities and I began learning how to have long conversations and met new people. After EAL Study Programme, I began studying music. If I'm able, I'm planning to go to the University. J-M L-V

The Adult Maths & English department offers a range of high-quality teaching options to suit all expectations and lifestyles.

Improving your English and maths skills can help you in so many ways, from finding employment to improving your earning potential. We can provide you with the tools to successfully communicate an idea or opinion or divide a restaurant bill amongst friends!

We have developed new online courses and blended delivery options with the safety and well-being of our students at the heart of everything we do. We will be able to advise you of our current offer (Covid-19 restrictions allowing) once you apply for one of our courses, starting in September 2021.

The Adult Maths & English department offers a range of high-quality teaching options to suit all expectations and lifestyles.

We are also running Summer Schools across our centres to offer learners the opportunity to take a functional skills qualification in five days, during June and July 2021.

You will be expected to attend each of the 5 days and take your exam on day 5 of the course. As well as attending the course each day there will also be work that you will be asked to do at home. It is an intensive course but if you are willing to work hard for 5 days will be worth the reward.

Summer School class times will be 9.30am-4.30pm each day with a break for lunch.

Please note we hope these classes will run in all our centres, but all our offers are subject to change - in order to comply with ongoing government guidance.