Community Based ESOL and Modern Languages
ESOL Higher (SCP)
Campus Online Learning
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Study mode Part time
Start date
Sep 2025
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Course overview
If your first language is not English, you can study ESOL courses at college. This course will help you improve your English language skills for your schoolwork and offer the full exam qualifications at National 5.
The course will get you the qualifications to progress to mainstream college courses or university. The course covers a range of topics relevant to life and study in Scotland
Our after-school SCP ESOL courses will be online. Our online delivery includes face-to-face digital classrooms and independent learning with teacher support. This will accommodate your individual needs and allow you to study at your own pace. The platform for digital delivery will be Microsoft Teams and Moodle. High-quality teaching enhanced with the use of technology will facilitate the development of students’ digital skills.
What you will learn
- English for reading, listening, and speaking by discussions and debates.
- Prepare presentations, write reports, formal and informal letters, and essays.
- Build your vocabulary, grammatical accuracy, study skills and confidence
Placement information
- Initial Placement test for new students to determine current ESOL level - covers listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in the English language.
How the course is assessed
- Speaking and listening assessments in November and February.
- Prelim face-to-face in February.
- External exam in May.
Number of days per week
- 2 classes per week
- Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday (TBC)
- Afternoons 4.00 PM – 6.30 PM
Progression and Articulation Routes
- Progression to to vocational college courses or university.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Online Learning | Part time | 01/09/25 |
