Leicester Adult Skills and Learning Service
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<strong>Learning</strong> for life courses give you<br />
the basic knowledge <strong>and</strong> skills in<br />
English <strong>and</strong> maths that you will need for<br />
any job or activity you choose to do. On<br />
all our courses you will have the opportunity<br />
to gain a qualification.<br />
<strong>Learning</strong> for Life<br />
English <strong>and</strong> Maths<br />
We have courses for all levels from beginners (Pre-Entry) to more advanced<br />
(Level 2 <strong>and</strong> GCSE). Our courses will help you to:<br />
• improve your speaking <strong>and</strong> listening skills<br />
• become more confident with your reading, writing <strong>and</strong> maths<br />
• develop those skills you need to get a job or help your children<br />
We offer morning, afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening classes in a community setting near<br />
you. All our classes are taught by experienced <strong>and</strong> qualified teachers.<br />
Most courses run twice-a-week for 16 weeks <strong>and</strong> combine Cambridge<br />
Progression Units <strong>and</strong> Functional <strong>Skills</strong> to help you develop your skills. We also<br />
run once-a-week courses including a flexible roll-on programme <strong>and</strong> GCSE<br />
English <strong>and</strong> maths evening classes.<br />
We also have a short course designed for learners with dyslexia which explores<br />
using different learning styles <strong>and</strong> resources to develop confidence with their<br />
English <strong>and</strong> maths skills.<br />
ENGLISH AND MATHS COURSES ARE FREE<br />
ESOL (English for Speakers<br />
of Other Languages)<br />
English classes for people whose first language<br />
is not English.<br />
Our ESOL courses will help you to:<br />
• improve your speaking <strong>and</strong> listening<br />
• develop your reading <strong>and</strong> writing in English<br />
• prepare for work in the future<br />
• learn about life in the UK<br />
We have ESOL courses for all levels from<br />
beginners to advanced. We offer morning,<br />
afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening classes in a<br />
community setting near you. Our classes<br />
are fun, lively <strong>and</strong> multicultural. All our<br />
classes are taught by highly experienced<br />
<strong>and</strong> well qualified teachers.<br />
How to Enrol<br />
Before you join our English, Maths or<br />
ESOL courses, you will need to come<br />
<strong>and</strong> talk to one of our tutors.<br />
The tutor will talk to you <strong>and</strong> ask you<br />
to do some English <strong>and</strong> / or maths or<br />
reading <strong>and</strong> writing activities to find<br />
out your level <strong>and</strong> give advice about<br />
the best class for you.<br />
Initial Assessments take place every<br />
Thursday at <strong>Leicester</strong> <strong>Adult</strong> Education<br />
College please call 0116 454 1900 for<br />
details.<br />
ESOL Interviews:<br />
• On the day of the assessment please<br />
bring your passport <strong>and</strong> ID Card.<br />
• ESOL classes are not automatically<br />
free, but many learners are eligible for<br />
free courses or reduced fees. Please<br />
bring any proof of benefits <strong>and</strong>/ or<br />
method of payment with you on the day<br />
of your assessment. In some cases we<br />
can arrange for you to pay the fees in<br />
instalments.<br />
• At the assessment you will be told<br />
which level you need to study <strong>and</strong><br />
agree a timetable.<br />
Visit www.leicester.gov.uk/adulteducation for all the latest information<br />
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