NQ ESOL for Life (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
This course is for students whose first language is not English and are looking to improve their English Language and progress into further education, training or employment by gaining further skills and a recognised qualification.
In this course you will have the opportunity to gain qualifications in:
- English Language
- ICT and Numeracy
- Employability
- Citizenship
- Cookery
This course is SCQF Level 3 and it is recommended that students will have already gained an SCQF Level 2 ESOL, and be working at level 3, however all students will be invited to a level assessment before interview selection.
Content
- ESOL for Everyday Life
- ESOL in Context
- Cookery Processes: An Introduction
- Information and Communication Technology
- Numeracy
- Preparing for Employment: First Steps
- Building Own Employability Skills
- Responsibilities of Employment
- Scottish Studies: Scotland in Focus
- English: Producing Language with a Scottish Context
- Art and Design: Design Activity with a Scottish Context
Progression
Entry requirements
Entry is at the discretion of the centre, it is recommended that candidates have SCQF level 2 ESOL or equivalent, or have successfully completed a diagnostic test at that level.
- FVC ESOL level assessment
- SQA ESOL Level 2 or equivalent
- Residency check
- Payment of Fees if Required
Additional Requirements:
- Successful interview
- References may be requested
- Non UK Nationals
More Info
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Stirling Campus
Full-Time
05 August 2026
Level 3