16-18 ESOL/EAL Study Programme

Are you 16 – 18 years old? Do you speak English as a second language? If you said yes, then this course is for you!

English is spoken and used every day in the business world, in top films, books and music and all across the internet. This course will help you:

- Improve your English – reading, writing and speaking
- Practice English in subjects like Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art
- Learn useful skills in Maths, technology and communication

All the English and other skills you learn on this course will help with other courses you take at The Manchester College and make sure you can get a good job in the future!

Please Click Here to view the specific entry requirements for our 16-18 Study Programmes.

Work Experience is a vital part of the course and you will be supported in finding a work placement relevant to your study.

During this course, to make sure you are learning as much as you can, you will:

- Build a record of all the essential skills you’ve studied (15%)
- Be marked on how often you come to class and complete work (15%)
- Take tests in English, Maths and ICT (70%).

When you have finished this course, you will have really improved your English reading, writing and speaking and have learnt lots of skills that will help you get a good job in the future.

We can help you plan what job you would like to have. You will also have the English skills needed to study other exciting courses at The Manchester College, including GCSEs in English and Maths!

You don’t have to pay for this course if you’re 16-18 years old.

We can also help you afford other costs you might have to pay around this course at The Manchester College. Our fees, finance and funding page has lots of information, and our helpful team can answer any questions for you.

Our course enquiries team is on-hand to answer any questions you might have about this qualification, the application process, enrolment, or anything else about life at The Manchester College.