ESOL
Access to College Level 4 - Young Learners
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 4
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
Course enquiry form
Course overview
Applications will open on 1st April 2025.
Edinburgh College is one of Scotland's leading providers of year-round English Language courses. Our ESOL classes are accredited by the British Council for teaching English and are delivered in a supportive and professional environment.
Class sizes average 18–20 students, with a maximum of 23, and are open to learners aged 16 and above.
This Intermediate Level course is tailored for individuals who speak English as a second language and wish to enhance their language skills for work or further training. It is ideal for those residing in the UK on a permanent or long-term basis. The program aims to improve your language abilities and build confidence through 16 hours of weekly taught classes, directed self-study, and personal tutorial sessions.
In addition to language development, the course emphasizes study skills, employability skills, and IT and numeracy enhancement. It is particularly suited for learners aged 16 to 24.
This course is bursary-funded, meaning there are no tuition fees, and you may also be eligible for additional bursary support. However, you will need to purchase course materials as specified by your tutor (approximately £45).
More information about ESOL course costs is available on the ESOL Course Fees page.
What you will learn
- English language skills of reading writing listening and speaking.
- You will develop your grammar at an Intermediate level.
- You will extend your general and work vocabulary.
- You will study the core skills of numeracy and IT.
- You will organise an event.
- You will develop skills in applying for work and going to interviews.
How the course is assessed
- The course is internally assessed.
Number of days per week
- Three days (16 hours)
Entry requirements
- SQA National 3 or equivalent.
- Assessment of language level as part of the application.
- International students (students from outside the UK without settled or pre-settled status excluding asylum seekers, refugees and Humanitarian Protection Status) will need to check visa requirements. Please go to the International section of the website.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You will be invited for a test and interview where your language level and suitability for the course will be checked.
English Proficiency Requirements
SQA Access 3 or equivalent.Progression and Articulation Routes
- Progress onto the next level of ESOL.
- Progress onto NC ESOL for Employability Level 5.
- Progress to other level 5 ESOL and Employability courses.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
