English Language
We offer English courses for adults at our Castle Boulevard campus in Nottingham. Our courses help you improve your English for everyday life, work , and future study.
About Our English Courses
Learn English for life, work and study in the UK.
We offer English courses for adults at our Castle Boulevard campus in Nottingham. Our courses help you improve your English for everyday life, work and future study.
We offer two types of courses:
- Ascentis ESOL (Entry 1 to Level 2) – for people living in the UK who want to improve their English.
- NCFE Functional Skills English (Level 1 and Level 2) – for people who need an English qualification for work or further study.
Ascentis ESOL Courses (Entry 1 to Level 2)
What This Course Is
The Ascentis ESOL Certificate helps you improve your Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing.
The course follows the Adult ESOL Core Curriculum used across the UK.
You study three units:
- Speaking & Listening Communication
- Reading
- Writing
Your teachers assess your work, and Ascentis checks the results.
Who the Course Is For
This course is for adults aged 18+ who live in the UK and want to improve their English.
It is suitable for:
- People from settled communities
- Refugees and asylum seekers
- Anyone who speaks another language at home
What You Will Learn
You will learn English to help you:
- Use English at work
- Speak confidently in daily life
- Understand services in the UK
- Travel, study and socialise more easily
ESOL Levels:
| ESOL Level | CEFR Level | Language Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Entry 1 | A1 | Beginner |
| Entry 2 | A2 | Elementary |
| Entry 3 | B1 | Pre-Intermediate |
| Level 1 | B2 | Intermediate / Upper Intermediate |
| Level 2 | C1 | Advanced |
You study 2 days per week, 4 hours per day.
You will be told your study days when you apply.
Each unit includes:
- Speaking & Listening – 15 weeks (120 hours)
- Reading – 6 weeks (60 hours)
- Writing – 9 weeks (90 hours)
Total study time: 30 weeks, 270 hours
£15 per hour
Total cost for 270 hours: £4,050
There are no extra fees for registration, materials or activities.
Entry 1 (Beginner)
You learn to:
- Understand simple spoken English
- Ask and answer basic questions
- Read short texts
- Write simple sentences and complete forms
Entry 2 (Elementary)
You learn to:
- Understand everyday spoken English
- Speak in short conversations
- Read simple texts and find information
- Write short texts for a purpose
Entry 3 (PreIntermediate)
You learn to:
- Understand the main ideas in conversations
- Take part in discussions
- Read longer texts and understand purpose
- Plan and write short texts for different audiences
Level 1 (Intermediate)
You learn to:
- Understand detailed spoken English
- Speak clearly in discussions
- Read different types of texts
- Write texts for different tasks and audiences
Level 2 (Advanced)
You learn to:
- Understand complex spoken English
- Take part in longer discussions
- Read detailed texts and understand meaning
- Plan and write longer texts for different purposes
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum class size: 16 students
- Lessons take place between 10:00 and 16:30
- Holiday dates are given when you apply
- Full details of the Ascentis ESOL Qualification can be found on the Ascentis website
NCFE Functional Skills English (Level 1 and Level 2)
Functional Skills English helps you use English in real-life situations.
It is useful for work, apprenticeships and further study.
You study:
- Speaking, Listening and Communicating
- Reading
- Writing
Levels:
| ESOL Level | Equivalent | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | GCSE grades 1–3 | You can use English independently in familiar situations |
| Level 2 | GCSE grade 4 | The level needed for many jobs, colleges and universities |
You study 2 days per week, 5 hours per day.
Total study time: 60 hours over 6 weeks.
£15 per hour
Total cost: £900
There are no extra fees for registration, materials or activities.
What You Learn at Level 1
You learn to:
- Understand the main ideas in texts
- Ask and answer questions
- Give your opinion
- Write clear, simple texts
- Use grammar and punctuation correctly
What You Learn at Level 2
You learn to:
- Understand detailed texts
- Compare ideas and opinions
- Write clear, wellstructured texts
- Use formal and informal language correctly
- Communicate confidently in discussions
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum class size: 16 students
- Lessons take place between 10:00 and 16:30
- Holiday dates are given when you apply
- Full details of the NCFE Functional Skills English can be found on the NCFE website
Location: Castle Boulevard, Nottingham
Our English Language Hub is in the centre of Nottingham.
It is easy to reach and only a short walk from the city centre. The building is modern and comfortable, and it has everything you need for your studies.
Facilities include:
- Classrooms with smart screens
- Language and IT rooms, plus a library
- Student lounge areas and quiet spaces for selfstudy
- Staff who can help you with your studies and welfare
- A kitchen and cafeteria area
- Staff rooms
- A prayer room and halal-friendly facilities
Leisure Programme
We are planning a new leisure programme. We will ask students what activities they want.
If we can, we will try to organise the activities you ask for. You will not pay any extra fees for these activities. More information will be added soon.
Student Support
We have student support staff who can help you. They work with your tutors and can also help you with your studies. They can support you with other problems in your daily life too. We also have a trained counsellor. You can talk to the counsellor for free if you need help with your feelings, stress, or wellbeing.
Fees
£15 per hour
Course | Total Weeks | Total Hours | Total Cost |
Ascentis ESOL Courses (Entry 1 to Level 2) | 30 | 270 | £4050 |
NCFE Functional Skills English (Level 1 and Level 2) | 6 | 60 | £900 |
There are no extra fees for registration, materials or activities.
Please see our English Language Fees, Refunds and Compensation Policy for more information
