ESOL Advanced - (SCQF Level 5 & 6 Daytime)

Our ESOL courses allow you to develop your:

• Speaking skills
• Listening skills
• Reading skills
• Writing skills

You will also develop your knowledge of Grammar, Vocabulary and Use of English, in work and everyday situations.

Expectations

At this level you will be expected to be reading English books and newspapers as well as listening to English radio and TV.

Our course is designed to include at least 6 hours of study per week:

Daytime classes

• Face to face contact: You will be expected to attend at least 80% of classes, 3.5 hours per week
• Home self-directed study: You will be expected to study on your own, 2 hours per week

Assessments

You must be available for any internal assessments if you are to be entered for the external SQA Exam in May. If you miss an assessment it is your responsibility to arrange an alternative date with your lecturer.

You must be successful in your internal assessments and prelim in order to be entered for the external exam.

• Internal assessments will take place both before and after the December holidays
• A prelim exam will take place in February

• Our SQA accredited courses allow you the opportunity to gain certification at your level of English to take to employers or other education providers.  

• Successful completion of the course could lead to entry to another level ESOL course.
• Progression to other courses within Forth Valley College.
• Progression to other education providers. 

• An initial assessment is given by a member of the College's ESOL team on application to ascertain your level of English. 

You will be assessed to ensure that you:

• Are currently at ESOL level 5 or 6

and

• Have successfully completed other SQA or equivalent SCQF level 5 units

and

• Have an understanding of academic study in English

Course places are only secured after payment/funding has been arranged.

As per the College Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, tuition fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances. Refer to our Tuition Fee Refund and Withdrawal Procedure on the College website.

Student Paying

Fees of less than £150 must be paid in full. Payment by instalment is available, provided the course fee is £150 or greater. You can access a direct debit form here.

Instalments must be paid via direct debit over a 4-month period and an initial 30% deposit is required in order to secure your place. You will not be able to apply online if paying by direct debit please contact Student Administation - residency@forthvalley.ac.uk.

Employer Paying

If your employer is paying for your tuition fees, an Employers Agreement Form or letter from your employer must be submitted prior to or on enrolment. You can access the Employer Agreement Form here. We ask that you complete the Employer Agreement Form and return via email to - residency@forthvalley.ac.uk.

Fee Waiver

You may be eligible for a fee waiver for your course if you meet the eligibility criteria which includes certain benefits such as Universal credit. Please click here to view the fee waiver document checklist which gives a list of the eligible benefits. Proof of these benefits must be submitted before a fee waiver can be processed.

You will not be able to apply online if using fee waiver, please contact Student Administration - residency@forthvalley.ac.uk. Refer to our Tuition and Fee Waiver Policy on the College website for further information.