English for Speakers of Other Languages
Entry Level

ESOL 16-18 Full Time (Entry Level - Level 2)

Classroom Vocational Programme
College 16+
Student type:
College 16+
Start Date:
September 1st, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
Crewe Campus, Chester Campus

The Course

Our ESOL study programme is designed for 16-19 year-olds whose first language is not English, who are living or trying to settle in the UK. The programme is designed to help you improve your English skills, to get more out of your life in the UK and to make it easier to study a qualification and help you progress to employment.

Why choose us? We offer ESOL courses at different levels to meet your specific needs, starting at Pre-Entry Level for those who cannot read, write or speak any English, through to Level 2 programmes. Our ESOL study programme includes maths and citizenship qualifications to develop your understanding of British culture.

You will cover various aspects of English including:

  • Speaking
  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writing

On completion of the course, you could go on to further training or employment. The courses are delivered at our Crewe and Ellesmere Port Campuses.

      No formal entry requirements. Study programmes will be discussed at interview to meet individual needs and overall outcomes
      You could progress onto higher-level English courses or to vocational courses at the College.
      £

      The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

      Funding for Adult Courses

      You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

      Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

      Higher Education Funding

      There is funding available for eligible students.

      Do I pay this fee?

      Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

      Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

      Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

      Find out more about funding

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      Average Salary:
      Up to £40,000

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      Top-Up Degrees

      Degrees you could enter:

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      • Degree 2
      • Degree 3

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      Campus:
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      Start Date:
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      Duration:
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      Course Level:
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      Campus:
      Crewe Campus
      Start Date:
      September 1st, 2026
      Duration:
      1 Year
      Course Level:
      Entry Level
      Campus:
      Chester Campus
      Start Date:
      September 1st, 2026
      Duration:
      1 Year
      Course Level:
      Entry Level

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      The Course

      Our ESOL study programme is designed for 16-19 year-olds whose first language is not English, who are living or trying to settle in the UK. The programme is designed to help you improve your English skills, to get more out of your life in the UK and to make it easier to study a qualification and help you progress to employment.

      Why choose us? We offer ESOL courses at different levels to meet your specific needs, starting at Pre-Entry Level for those who cannot read, write or speak any English, through to Level 2 programmes. Our ESOL study programme includes maths and citizenship qualifications to develop your understanding of British culture.

      You will cover various aspects of English including:

      • Speaking
      • Listening
      • Reading
      • Writing

      On completion of the course, you could go on to further training or employment. The courses are delivered at our Crewe and Ellesmere Port Campuses.

          Our ESOL study programme is designed for 16-19 year-olds whose first language is not English, who are living or trying to settle in the UK. The programme is designed to help you improve your English skills, to get more out of your life in the UK and to make it easier to study a qualification and help you progress to employment.Why choose us? We offer ESOL courses at different levels to meet your specific needs, starting at Pre-Entry Level for those who cannot read, write or speak any English, through to Level 2 programmes. Our ESOL study programme includes maths and citizenship qualifications to develop your understanding of British culture.You will cover various aspects of English including: Speaking Listening Reading Writing On completion of the course, you could go on to further training or employment. The courses are delivered at our Crewe and Ellesmere Port Campuses.
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          FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

          If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

          You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

          Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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