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There are ESOL classes for people who are complete beginners at speaking or writing English up to qualifications for British Citizenship. Anyone can apply for ESOL courses – your immigration status does not matter.

Qualifications or informal classes?

Some classes have qualifications. These are at a College or adult education centre and are more formal, with homework and exams.

Classes without exams may have more English conversation. You can do both types of class to improve your English more quickly.

You’ll need to find the right standard for you. With exam classes you need to do a test (assessment) first to find out which level is best for you. For informal classes, you can usually try a class and also talk with the teacher before or after.

QUALIFICATIONS

Adult Learning Lewisham

For age 19+ at Brockley Rise, Grove Park and Granville Park in the centre of Lewisham.

Levels from pre-entry to Level 2 plus Trinity preparation. Classes are 5 hours a week, either 2 mornings, 2 afternoons or 2 evenings.

Cost is £150 a term for pre-entry level, £225 a term for accredited courses including exam. You may get reduced or no fees if on certain state benefits. For more information, contact Stefania Quaresima on 020 8314 7184.

Adult Learning Lewisham also offers free non-exam Community ESOL courses (COMESOL) up to Entry Level 3. These are online and at local community centres, schools and children’s centres. Some COMESOL courses offer a free creche. They are 4 hours a week for 10 weeks and are stepping stones on to accredited ESOL. For more information, contact Ruhsar Osman on 020 8314 6761

Lewisham College

There are exam and non-exam classes. Most classes are free. Levels from pre-entry to Level 2. Exams include GCSE, Functional Skills English and Maths and vocational qualifications.

ESOL / ESOL & maths

13 hours per week, various days (3), 9.30-2pm / 2.30pm

ESOL evening

6 hours per week, Tuesday & Thursday 6-9pm

ESOL part time day

9 hours per week, Various days (2), 9.30-2.30pm

There are specialist classes in Pronunciation, Speaking & Listening and Creative Writing on Tuesday evenings and classes in English for people looking for work in accounting; teaching assistant; health and social care; office work.

To apply: https://www.lewisham.ac.uk/courses/esol-english-and-math or attend a regular open event (see website).

Courses start September and February. Assessments and interviews are in June to September (and January for February courses).

Details of finances are at: https://www.lewisham.ac.uk/help-support/fees-and-finance

INFORMAL CLASSES

Contact Details for places offering non exam courses listed above:

Lewisham College

Based at Lewisham Way and at Deptford Bridge

https://www.lewisham.ac.uk/courses/esol inf o@lscollege.ac.uk 020 3757 3000

Enquiry form: https://www.lewisham.ac.uk/contact-us/course-enquiry

Adult Learning Lewisham

Granville Park Adult Education Centre, 100 Granville Park, SE13 7DU

Brockley Adult Education Centre, 2 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park, SE23 1PR

Grove Park Adult Education Centre, 333-335 Baring Road, SE12 0DZ

Phone: 020 8134 3300; 020 8314 6666; 020 8314 6677 (Monday-Thursday 9am – 4pm; Friday 9am-3.30pm)

https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/education/adult/find-a-course/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages–esol–courses

Email: adultlearning@lewisham.gov.uk

For more information: Stefania Quaresima: 020 8314 7184 or Ruhsar Osman: 020 8314 6761

Assessment dates published closer to the time here:

https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/education/adult/adult-education-pre-course-assessments

Assessments must be booked by calling: 020 8314 3300 or 020 8314 6677

The Bear, The Bear Church, The Shaftesbury Centre,

Frankham St, Deptford, SE8 4RN

Maureen 07748132624 me.biddiscombe@btinternet.com

Good Heart Social Club (Zoom)

goodheartsocialclub@gmail.com

Joanna 07837 512026

Facebook: @goodheartenglish Instagram: @goodheartsocialclub

New Cross Gate Trust,

Besson Street Community Garden, Besson Street, New Cross, SE14 5AE

helen.keenan@nxgtrust.org.uk

020 7639 7605

Learners can also benefit from 1-1 help with English and signposting support.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NXGTrust

The Point,

401 Lewisham High St, Catford, SE13 6NZ

me.biddiscombe@btinternet.com

Maureen 020 8690 0622 or 07748 132624

Corbett Community Library,

Torridon Road, Catford, SE16 1RQ

Helen Nicholas

helenn47@hotmail.com info@corbettcommunity.org.uk

020 8378 5358

Afghanistan and Central Asian Association

esolmanager@afghanistan-central-asian.org.uk

https://acaa.org.uk/sample-page/services/education/

Friends International Bromley

ESOL classes with a creche from a Church in Bromley. Hope to restart Sept 2021

“My child and I have really enjoyed coming to Little Explorers. It has helped my child to get used to see other babies and have interaction with them, which has been really important for him after the pandemic.”

“It's absolutely fab to be able to have access to all of the Domestic Abuse services in one place and to just click on a link to get to the website.”

“The Children Centre is our favourite place to come, we have been coming here since my child was 6 months old, he is now 4 years old and is still enjoying! Well done staff”

“I have just found the ‘taking care of ourselves’ section, which is massively important for us all, especially compassion fatigue.”

“The help and support that my family support worker gave me was above and beyond, she was always there to listen to me and make me feel like I was good enough and I was being heard.”

“The Outreach Team have such outgoing, friendly and fun personalities and made each Outdoor Learning session a great experience.”

“The Explorers session has helped my child a lot with his communication and his development. It’s really been impactful for him; we are really grateful to have this opportunity to attend the session and meet other parents as well.”

“The sessions help my daughter with speaking English, as well as helping her to listen and follow directions. I am very happy, my baby is very happy, and I feel relief when I come.”

“The Children Centre is very beneficial for my child, she has developed lots of skills e.g., sharing toys and naming colours. Also, the staff are very friendly and helpful.”

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