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Initial Assessment for ESOL Courses
APPLICATIONS FOR 2021-2022 CLASSES HAVE NOW CLOSED.
You may apply and register your interest for new courses starting in September 2022 and we will contact you later in the year.

English for Speakers of Other Languages courses are for individuals who speak English as a second language and want to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English. Classes are normally four hours a week for 33 weeks (Sep-July).

We have courses available at five levels with options to pay in instalments.
Pre-Entry (£120)
Entry Level 1 (£120)
Entry Level 2 (£400)
Entry Level 3 (£500)
Level 1 (£500)

You may be eligible for help with funding if you are:
- Unemployed and in receipt of JSA or Universal Credit
- Earning less than £18,502 per year

To get started, please book an appointment for an initial assessment, where a tutor will assess your level and tell you which course is most appropriate. The Initial Assessment is a 1-1 meeting with a tutor in West Offices. You will be emailed confirmation of this appointment with venue details.
Prosp User 3
To be eligible for an ESOL course with York Learning you need to be:
- Aged 19 by 31 August 2022
- Resident in the UK/EEA for at least the last 3 years

You may be eligible for help with funding if you are:
- Unemployed and in receipt of JSA or Universal Credit
- Earning less than £18,502 per annum

For other eligibility criteria, please enquire.
Prosp User 4
ID (Passport or driving licence, for example)
If you are eligible for a free place, please bring proof of your benefits or payslips.
Prosp User 5

Learners who live in devolved authorities

Learners who live in devolved authorities
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area. If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost. If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment. In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.
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01/08/2021
31/07/2022
Natalie Peacock
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