Non-regulated Tailored Learning, Essential Skills, Entry Level, ESOL (Entry 3)

Entry levelStepping stonesOtherGeneric award - no awarding body

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet. It is not on the approved list for 16 to 18 funding, so check who can take it.

45 providers teach this exact qualification.

London11

Adult College of Barking and Dagenham
Barking · 2 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Camden London Borough Council
London · 11 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Ealing London Borough Council
LONDON · 3 weeks
They ask for: "Concession Fees (Proof is Required) - those in receipt of a means-tested benefit. You can enrol online but must provide proof of benefit, this should be dated
Their version£10
Haringey London Borough Council
London · 14 weeks
They ask for: You must be 19 or over on 31st August 2026, to apply. Enrolment is subject to GLA-funding eligibility being confirmed in respect of residency, income and prior
Their versionFree
Lewisham London Borough Council
London · 10 weeks
They ask for: A Pre Course Assessment is required before joining this class.
Their versionFree
Lewisham London Borough Council
London · 10 weeks
They ask for: A Pre Course Assessment is required before joining this class.
Their versionFree
Lewisham London Borough Council
London · 10 weeks
They ask for: A Pre Course Assessment is required before joining this class.
Their versionFree
Lewisham London Borough Council
London · 10 weeks
They ask for: A Pre Course Assessment is required before joining this class.
Their versionFree
New City College
London · 16 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£0 to £633
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College
Richmond · 5 weeks
They ask for: You will need to have completed a computers for beginners course or have similar background knowledge of what is contained in the RACC Computers for Beginners c
Their version£94
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College
Richmond · 1 week
They ask for: Good computer skills Good English comprehension
Their version£26

East of England9

Bedford College
Bedford · 1 month
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
Their version
Bedfordshire Adult Skills & Community Learning
SHEFFORD · 5 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Cambridgeshire County Council
2 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version
Cambridgeshire County Council
14 months
They ask for: Some basic English is needed. An assessment test is needed for placement purposes. To book an appointment call the office on 01223 712340.
Their version
Cambridgeshire County Council
11 months
They ask for: There are no entry requirements for this course.
Their version
Thurrock Training Services
GRAYS · 20 weeks
They ask for: "You must have good skills/knowledge at the previous level. You will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. �You will need to boo
Their version
Thurrock Training Services
GRAYS · 20 weeks
They ask for: "You must have good skills/knowledge at the previous level. You will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. �You will need to boo
Their version
Thurrock Training Services
GRAYS · 20 weeks
They ask for: "You must have good skills/knowledge at the previous level. You will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. �You will need to boo
Their version
Thurrock Training Services
GRAYS · 20 weeks
They ask for: "You must have good skills/knowledge at the previous level. You will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. �You will need to boo
Their version

South West7

Bath College
Bath · 15 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£540
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 84 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
Their version
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 66 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
Their version
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 60 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
Their version
Wiltshire Council
Trowbridge · 20 hours
They ask for: To find out if you are eligible for this course, please go to: www.workwiltshire.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/
Their versionFree
Wiltshire Council
Trowbridge · 20 hours
They ask for: To find out if you are eligible for this course, please go to: www.workwiltshire.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/
Their versionFree
Wiltshire Council
Trowbridge · 20 hours
They ask for: To find out if you are eligible for this course, please go to: www.workwiltshire.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/
Their versionFree

North West7

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Birkenhead · 10 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Birkenhead · 6 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Birkenhead · 4 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Birkenhead · 10 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Birkenhead · 6 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Birkenhead · 4 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Birkenhead · 6 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree

South East6

Hampshire County Council
WINCHESTER · 12 hours
They ask for: This course, funded by Hampshire Achieves, is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+. Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out
Their version
Hampshire County Council
WINCHESTER · 14 hours
They ask for: Learners should be able to speak and understand some English at Entry 3/Pre-intermediate level; initial assessment by the tutor during the first session.
Their version
Hampshire County Council
WINCHESTER · 14 hours
They ask for: Learners should be able to speak and understand some English. Experience of ESOL Beginners Plus is desirable; initial assessment by the tutor during the first s
Their version
Hampshire County Council
WINCHESTER · 14 hours
They ask for: To improve essential skills
Their version
Hampshire County Council
WINCHESTER · 14 hours
They ask for: This course, funded by Hampshire Achieves, is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+. Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out
Their version
Hampshire County Council
WINCHESTER · 14 hours
They ask for: Learners should be able to speak and understand some English at Entry 3/Pre-intermediate level; initial assessment by the tutor during the first session.
Their version

East Midlands2

Leicester City Council
Leicester · 7 weeks
They ask for: Before you start an ESOL course, you need to complete an initial assessment. When you come to an enrolment session a teacher will speak to you and you will do s
Their version£0 to £75
Nottinghamshire Community Learning & Skills Service (CLASS)
NOTTINGHAM · 21 weeks
They ask for: 19+
Their versionFree

North East2

Tyne Coast College
South Shields · 4 months
They ask for: No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
Their version£150
Tyne Coast College
South Shields · 4 months
They ask for: No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
Their version£150

Yorkshire and The Humber1

Kirklees Metropolitan Council
20 hours
They ask for: Kirklees resident, aged 19+, resident in the UK for 3+years; or if you are an asylum seeker or refugee you must have been in the UK for 6 months and are yet to
Their versionFree