English Classes For adults

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1 English Classes For adults ESOL EFL IELTS ESOL with Citizenship At The Maybury Centre and Woking College

2 ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages For adults who are settled in the UK wanting to improve their general English, get a British qualification, or perhaps apply for citizenship or settlement in the UK. Levels Entry 1 Entry 2 Entry 3 Level 1 Level 2 Exams University of Cambridge Skills for Life ESOL Examinations: Reading Writing Speaking and Listening Exams are usually taken during class time and are included in the course fees. Your teacher will advise you about whether you are ready to be entered for exams. Length of Course 40 hours over 10 weeks in the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms. Fees / Administration Charges EU Students 125 per term Non EU Students- 250 per term Students in receipt of State Benefits 20 per term* *Only applicable if you bring recent documents of proof when you enrol Days and Times of Classes You will be advised about the exact days and times at enrolment. Students attend for 2 lessons per week at one of the following times; 2 Monday to Friday 9.30am am 12.30pm pm 7.00pm pm 7.30pm pm Place The Maybury Centre, Board School Road, Woking GU21 5HD and Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking GU22 9DL Citizenship Entry Level classes are suitable for people wanting to apply for settlement in the UK or naturalisation as a British citizen. See page 7 for further details.

3 EFL English as a Foreign Language For students preparing for an internationally recognised qualification for work or studies outside the UK. Levels Upper Intermediate Advanced Exams University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations: FCE - First Certificate in English CAE - Cambridge Advanced English Exams are taken at a different college and are paid for separately. Length of Course 40 hours per term in the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms (two lessons per week). Fees / Administration Charges 250 per term Days and Times of Classes FCE Wednesday and Thursdays p.m. to 2.30 p.m. CAE Tuesday and Fridays 9.30 a.m a.m. Place The Maybury Centre, Board School Road, Woking GU21 5HD 3

4 IELTS (Academic) International English Language Testing System A preparation course for people applying for UK universities and those who are required to demonstrate English language skills for entry to professional jobs e.g. nursing, medicine. Levels Band 6.5 and above Level of English Required on Entry Level 1 Upper Intermediate Exams IELTS exams are usually taken at Surrey University and are paid for separately. Length of Course 24 hours over 12 weeks in the Autumn, Spring or Summer Terms (1 lesson per week) Fees / Administration Charges 150 Days and Times of Classes Wednesdays 1.30pm pm Place Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking, Surrey GU22 9DL This class is taken with sixth form students of Woking College. Numbers of learners in the class will be limited. 4

5 How To Enrol Enrolment and Advice If you want to enrol for any of these courses you must attend an enrolment session. You will meet an experienced ESOL teacher who will discuss your learning goals and assess your level of English. The teacher will tell you when the appropriate class(es) take place. You must bring your passport, fees (in cash or a cheque) and copies of benefit papers if appropriate. Enrolment Sessions Held at the Maybury Centre, Board School Road, Woking, GU21 5HD. ESOL AND IELTS Autumn Term Tuesday 14 September pm Tuesday 14 September pm Wednesday 15 September pm Wednesday 15 September pm Spring Term Wednesday 5 January pm Wednesday 5 January pm Summer Term Tuesday 5 April pm Tuesday 5 April pm EFL Autumn Term Tuesday 14 September am Spring Term Thursday 6 January am Summer Term Tuesday 5 April am 5

6 Other Information Course Book Students are expected to buy a course book at the beginning of term. Your teacher will tell you which one to buy in your first lesson. Where to Find Us The Maybury Centre, Board School Road, Woking, GU21 5HD Maybury Centre Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking, GU22 9DL Tel: Fax: adults@woking.ac.uk Web: 6

7 INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE PLANNING TO APPLY FOR SETTLEMENT IN THE UK OR NATURALISATION AS A BRITISH CITIZEN People who wish to apply for this need to show that they have knowledge of the English language and of life in the UK. If your English is not of a standard to pass the 'Life in the UK' test, Woking College can help you. However the UK Border Agency has strict rules, so please read this page carefully. You need to have a level of English below Entry Level 3 when you first come for assessment and improve your level of English by at least one level. This is likely to take at least two terms and possibly more. You should show commitment to learning by attending the class regularly and pass a Cambridge ESOL Speaking and Listening exam (held in March each year). This could be at Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3. When you have done this you should request a letter from the Head of Essential Skills using the form provided by the college. Your teacher will complete part of this to confirm that you have progressed by the required standard. There will be a fee of 25 for this letter. Woking College is an accredited college which is inspected by Ofsted. All its Entry level ESOL classes include the specified citizenship materials. A letter to the UK Border Agency will be provided in the required format if you have met all the requirements. For further details please contact Rachel Simpson at rachel.simpson@woking.ac.uk or on

8 Rydens Way, Woking, GU22 9DL Tel: Fax: