ESOL combined level 3 and 4 SCQF Level 4

Calendar iconStudy mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time., You study outside of typical working hours, usually in the evenings.

Mortar board iconCourse type: SCQF Level 4

Pen iconStart in: January; April; September

Computer and book iconLearning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally.

Clock iconDuration: part time evening

Book and tick iconHow: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.

What is special about this course?

Learn English and feel more confident every day.
This course is for people who are learning to speak English in addition to their first language. Classes take place in the evening. You can join us in your local college centre, or from home using Microsoft Teams.
 

The course will help you:

  • Speak English with more confidence
  • Understand people better
  • Read and write more easily
  • Use English in daily life and at work

 

Applicants will be asked to complete a short written evaluation test before we confirm your place on the course. 

 

This course has three units:
 

ESOL for Everyday Life - starts September
In this unit, you learn English for daily life.
You will learn how to:

  • Understand spoken and written English
  • Speak with other people in everyday situations
  • Write simple and clear English

This helps you with things like shopping, talking to others, and going to appointments. 

ESOL in Context - Starts January
In this unit, you learn English for work and study.
You will:

  • Practise English for real situations
  • Learn how to use English in different places
  • Improve your reading, writing, speaking, and listening

This unit can help you get ready for a job or a course.

ESOL Speaking and Listening: Work-Related Contexts - Starts April
In this unit, you practise speaking and listening for work.
You will learn how to:

  • Understand English at work
  • Talk to people at work
  • Join in conversations and discussions

This will help you feel confident when speaking English in a job.

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time
  • Evening

The course is delivered in a live, online classroom using MS Teams. Students are expected to attend in their local centre where possible.

This class is scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm.

How long will my course last?

34 Weeks

Each unit last approximately 12 weeks, 2 evenings per week, Mondays and Wednesdays 

    • UHI Argyll
    • Campbeltown Learning Centre
    • Dunoon Learning Centre
    • Helensburgh Learning Centre
    • Lochgilphead Learning Centre
    • Oban Learning Centre

Start date

w/c 14 Sept 2026

w/c 4 Jan 2027

w/c 19 April 2027

Fees

This course consists of 3 SQA units and costs £258.

If you are on a low income or in receipt of certain benefits may receive a fee waiver. Please refer to page 2 of our Fees and Funding Guide to see if you are eligible. You can download a fee waiver form. If you would like help or advice on fee waiver, please contact your nearest learning centre.

For ESOL courses, you may pay £86 for each unit individually.

This course is not available to students who require a Tier 4 Home Office visa to study in Scotland (international or EU).

Apply for ESOL English

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Argyll. UHI Argyll operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.