Professional Development Award: An Introduction to Tutoring English to Speakers of Other Languages (ITESOL) (SCQF Level 6)

Two mandatory units which equate to 16 SCQF credit points:

• Language and Learning in ESOL
• Developing ESOL: Tutoring Skills

• ESOL tutoring
• ESOL volunteering roles
• Supporting ESOL pupils in school

• CELTA
• PDA TESOL Level 9 and 10

• Completion of a personal statement detailing why you wish to apply, and any experience to date 
• Be working with, or have access to work with, a small group of ESOL learners 
• National 5 or equivalent SCQF level 5 English/Communication competency – based on personal statement
• Candidates whose first language is not English should have English language competence at least at SCQF level 6, CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) C1 across the four linguistic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing - You may be asked for evidence

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 Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@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 -eveninginfo@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 Evening Admissions-eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk. Refer to our Tuition and Fee Waiver Policy on the College website for further information.