English, Maths and ESOL
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Brush Up Your English (Entry) Level: Entry level | Location: Handsworth Campus|Hall Green Campus|Bournville Campus
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English Language (ESOL) Entry Levels 1-3 Level: Entry level | Location: Bordesley Green Campus|Fusion Centre 2|Golden Hillock Women's Centre|Handsworth Campus|Hall Green Campus|Bournville Campus
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ESOL Study Programme for Young People Level: Entry level | Location: Golden Hillock Women's Centre|Handsworth Campus|Hall Green Campus|Bournville Campus
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ESOL Summer School 2019 Level: Entry level | Location: Bordesley Green Campus|Fusion Centre 2|Golden Hillock Women's Centre|Handsworth Campus
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Functional Skills English Level 1 Level: 1 | Location: Handsworth Campus|Hall Green Campus|Bournville Campus
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Pre Entry English Language (ESOL) Level: Entry level | Location: Bordesley Green Campus|Fusion Centre 2|Golden Hillock Women's Centre|Handsworth Campus|Hall Green Campus|Bournville Campus
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Preparing for the Community Interpreting Role Certificate Level 2 Level: 2 | Location: Fusion Centre 2
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Step Up to ESOL Level: Entry level | Location: Golden Hillock Women's Centre|Handsworth Campus|Hall Green Campus
‘…ESOL learners develop confidence in their spoken language skills in different situations. This enables them to take an active part in their local communities and develop their understanding of life in modern Britain.’ Ofsted, 2018
We're here to help you gain the right skills to progress in life, either with finding a job or preparing you for further study.
Why study English, Maths and ESOL with us?
- We'll help you develop your skills to give you a solid platform from which to launch off onto bigger and more exciting things
- We offer a range of courses at our college campuses for students, from beginner level up to Level 2
- ESOL courses are available at most campuses, in the morning, afternoon, twilight and evening
- Our courses are ideal for both mature students who want to brush up on their skills and for younger students uncertain of their future plans or who haven't yet achieved the qualifications needed to go straight on to their first-choice course
- With excellent personal tutor support, our students report an outstanding level of satisfaction with their courses
Online Learning for Everyday Skills in Maths and English
Can't get to College? Want to learn independently? Want to improve your reading, writing or maths skills?
South & City College Birmingham recommends a range of free Open University online courses in 'Everyday English' and 'Everyday maths'.
These FREE online courses will enable you to improve your current knowledge and gain additional skills. The topics are based upon skills you use in everyday life and you'll learn at a pace that suits you. The courses are perfect if you are looking to upskill at work, support your children with their school homework or just to improve your career prospects.
The courses are available at two levels, allowing you to choose a starting point that best suits your current ability and aspirations. There are no set start dates - so you can do this before you start a college course or along side one, or you can just learn independently and contact the college if you want to get a full Functional Skills qualification. Each online course can be completed with as little as 48 study hours.
What are the OpenLearn courses like?
The OpenLearn courses are divided into a series of easy-to-use sections with interactive quizzes, information sheets and activities to motivate and inspire you.
What are my options?
Complete the free OpenLearn online course(s) and receive an Open University badge which can be added to your employment profile and your CV.
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/education/everyday-skills-maths-and-english
When you are ready, enrol with SCCB to prepare for a Functional Skills qualification in maths or English at Level 1 or Level 2 - sit the exam at college.
