The college has been working with local groups and this is helping us to tailor what we offer.
Our courses
Following on from this Summer’s Summer school (running 11 July – 19th August and now at full capacity), Bedford College will be running a range of ESOL (English as a Second Language) courses from September.
These are at the following levels:
- Pre-Entry (Pre-Beginners)
- Entry 1 (Beginners)
- Entry 2 (Elementary)
- Entry 3 (Lower Intermediate)
- Entry 3/Level 1 (Intermediate)
- Level 1 (Higher Intermediate)
- Level 2 (Advanced)
More details
- Learners on the Homes for Ukraine or Ukrainian Family Scheme visas are eligible for these courses.
- These courses are free to those on Universal Credit, or with an income of less than ÂŁ18,525 per year. There is a resource fee of ÂŁ30 (however, bursaries may be available).
- It may also be possible to apply for a travel bursary if living more than 3 miles from college.
Other support and advice links
Bedford
PBICÂ Â is the first point of contact for those on the Homes for Ukraine visa scheme and can provide support for issues such as: accommodation, clothing, NI numbers, universal credit, finding jobs (any or profession-specific jobs), registering with schools and GPs, getting qualifications converted, counselling support, interpreting, social groups etc.
- Bedford ESOL Advice Service supports all potential ESOL learners in Bedford Borough by assessing their ESOL needs and signposting to providers
- BRASS online summer school and IELTS and OET prep. They will also fund the first attempt of an IELTS or OED exam
- PBIC – language classes, including 24-hour English for Integration classes
- Noah Academy– in-person classes, including a Summer School, including evening lessons in the summer
- 1mpact– ESOL classes in Kempston at Project 229
- King’s Arms Project– ESOL community integration classes, including literacy and 1-1 tuition
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