ESOL combined level 5 and 6 SCQF Level 5/6
Study mode: You study outside of typical working hours, usually in the evenings.
Course type: SCQF Level 5/6
Start in: January; April; September
Learning mode: You join virtual classes from your local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Part-time evenings
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
This course helps you build your English language skills and confidence from intermediate to more advanced level.
You will improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing, so you can use English more easily in everyday life. The course will prepare you for work, college study, and life in your community, helping you feel more confident using English at home and in social situations.
Applicants may be asked to complete a written evaluation before being accepted onto this course, unless you are continuing from a Level 4 ESOL course.
This course is made up of SQA units at SCQF Levels 5 and 6, helping you develop your English skills for everyday life, study, and work.
ESOL for Everyday Life (Level 5 & 6) - Starts September
You will build your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for daily situations, such as social activities and everyday tasks. The focus is on understanding and using clear, detailed English to communicate with confidence.
ESOL in Context (Level 5 & 6) - Starts January
This unit develops your English for work and study situations. You will practise communicating in different contexts, learning how to understand and produce more detailed English for real-life purposes.
ESOL Writing for Employment (Level 5) - Starts April
You will learn how to write clear and accurate English for work-related purposes, including personal, social, and workplace writing. This includes using the correct format, vocabulary, and structure to communicate effectively.
ESOL in Work-Related Contexts (Level 6) - Starts April
You will develop more advanced English skills for a range of workplace situations. This includes understanding and using detailed and complex language when speaking, listening, reading, and writing in professional settings.
Together, these units help you improve your English for real-life communication, further study, and employment.
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
- Evening
This course is delivered in our live, online classroom using MS Teams. Students are expected to attend at their local centre where possible.
How long will my course last?
34 WeeksEach unit last 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
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.