ESOL courses in Salford
A guide to ESOL courses in Salford
To join ESOL courses in Salford, you need to do an assessment with the Salford ESOL Advice Service.
Watch this video to find out more about an assessment for an ESOL course and then have a look below at the places where you can learn English in Salford.
Salford City College
Tel: 0161 631 5003 (Future Skills Campus)
Tel: 0161 631 5004 (City Skills Campus)
Salford City College offers ESOL courses at six qualification levels from Pre-Entry to Level 2, where learners are given the opportunity to develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing
ESOL courses are held at these venues:
- Future Skills at Media City UK, Dakota Avenue, M50 2PU
- City Skills, Lissadel Street, M6 6AP
The courses allow students to develop skills that are essential in the world of work, such as teamwork and being able to communicate with confidence. Students will have the opportunity to achieve nationally accredited qualifications and to meet new people, make friends and participate in a variety of trips, visits, college events and celebrations.
They can offer financial support with travelling to college, childcare and a bursary to eligible students.
Visit their website to find out more about studying ESOL at Salford City College
Workers’ Educational Association (WEA)
Tel: 0161 6965472
The WEA are the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, helping students to develop their English skills for all aspects of life and work. Courses range from Pre-entry to Level 2, where learners can achieve City and Guilds qualifications in ESOL, maths and English. Their information, advice and guidance service is an important part of all courses to help students find further learning and progression opportunities. The majority of classes are delivered online via Zoom
The Broughton Trust
Humphrey Booth centre, Heath Avenue, Lower Broughton, M7 1NY
The Broughton Trust provides services for refugees and asylum seekers across Salford. We provide a one to one assessment process to plan a bespoke learning and support programme for ESOL learners. The wide range of courses in their ESOL programme are non-accredited and delivered in a community setting to reduce anxiety and increase participation, creating pathways to employment and qualifications.
Learning support workers work closely with each individual to identify skill gaps and other non-academic support needed. Information advice and guidance sessions are provided throughout the process and by working with outside organisations through a signposting/referral system.
Visit their website to find out more about The Broughton Trust
Wai Yin Society
66-68 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JU
Tel: 0161 833 0377
Wai Yin Society specialises in providing education and social welfare services to communities in various centres across Salford and Manchester.
There is a focus on community based learning to engage learners, reduce isolation and develop self-confidence. Blended learning programmes are offered to embed ESOL with vocational activities so learners can enjoy learning English as well as integrating into the community and adapting to British culture.
They are also a Trinity Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) course provider and Trinity ESOL Skills for Life exam centre.
Talk English
Talk English courses run in community centres for Pre-entry and Entry 1 learners to help them gain confidence in speaking English, as well as to improve reading and writing skills. Classes are designed to encourage learners to access local services, explore local areas, and get more involved in their local community. There is also the opportunity to go on trips out to places such as art galleries, museums and libraries. The classes provide a friendly environment for people to practise English and meet new people.
Volunteering opportunities are also available for higher level learners.
Read more about Talk English and their courses in Salford on their website
Seetec Outsource
Spaces, Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN
Tel: 0161 519 4900
Seetec Outsource aims to enhance all learners’ personal, social and emotional well-being by integrating them into our inclusive teaching and learning community. All staff members are fully qualified to support diverse learner groups in achieving their qualifications by offering bespoke learning opportunities to meet individual needs. Their centres deliver a range of vocational courses, as well as ESOL, to learners from Entry 1 and above. They also provide enrichment opportunities, such as trips to museums and galleries, to enhance the learning experience.
Visit their website to find out more about ESOL courses at Seetec Outsource
Train-to-TEFL
Email: learnmore@train-to-TEFL.com
Tel: 07754239939
We provide high quality ESOL provision and teacher training opportunities to individuals and organisations in state, voluntary and commercial sectors.
Working with the local community is central to our work at Train-to-TEFL. We support local residents to develop their language proficiency and confidence from pre- Entry to Level 2 and IELTS through face to face and online courses.
We are validated course providers of the Level 5 Trinity CertTESOL initial teacher training qualification and run regular training programmes for novice teachers and volunteers interested in supporting ESOL classes in the community.
To find out more visit our website