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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Level Entry 1 Study Programme

at Chichester College Group, Chichester · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Entry levelStepping stonesCertificate35 weeksFull time

What the college says

p class=isSelectedEnd This is the first level offered within our ESOL programme and is ideal for learners who have a limited understanding of English whose first language is not English and who are living in the UK and wish to improve their language skills for everyday life further study and future employment opportunities. /p p class=isSelectedEnd The course focuses on developing the four main English language skills: /p ul data spread=false li strong Reading /strong ' understanding everyday texts signs notices forms and written information. /li li strong Writing /strong ' producing simple written texts completing forms and communicating effectively in writing. /li li strong Speaking /strong ' building confide

What you need to get on

span style=font family: Arial; font size: 13px; /span p style=text align: left; To join ESOL Entry 1 full time you need to be 16 19 and have an overall Entry 1 level result in the initial assessment completed during your initial meeting with us at the college. You need to have some very basic understanding of English and a lot of interest in learning and working hard. /p p class=MsoNormal span style=font size: 12pt; line height: 17.12px; background image: initial; background position: initia

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Chichester College

    Westgate Fields, Chichester, PO19 1SB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Chichester

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