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Overview
If English is not your first language, we provide a range of courses which will help you improve your English language skills and help you to find employment. We have day and evening classes available. If you would like to apply please call – 01724 281 111
Please note, at the end of the online application form there is a question about the amount of time you have been in the UK and advised if it’s under 3 years to apply in person at the college, this is not now necessary, and the form is being updated. Please tick 3 years and continue with the form, a Status Check will be completed before you enrol.
How you’ll learn
Speaking and Listening classes enable learners to improve their skills in: Listening and responding, speaking to communicate, contributing effectively and engaging in discussions, following the gist and detail in verbal communication, improving pronunciation, expressing views and planning actions.
Reading classes enable learners to: read and understand, identify the purpose of a text and to read and obtain information.
Writing classes enable learners to write to communicate, present information in an appropriate format, structure their writing and to improve their spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course
- Further study
Entry requirements
All learners will need to complete an application which must be supported by evidence to confirm fee status, NASS letters, ARC card or passport. All learners must attend an interview and undertake an initial assessment and will then be offered a class at a suitable level.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
Talk to us about where you could study after this course.
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Student Voice - Camila
Olá, Camila! 
Camila hails from #Brazil and moved to Scunthorpe around 7 years ago. Recognising a need to improve her English language, she completed our ESOL course and now works within our #Apprenticeship Team!
Find out why she decided to choose North Lindsey College in the video here.
Student Voice - Olga
Olga enrolled on an ESOL and functional skills course after moving to the UK from Ukraine.
She said, “The course has given me a lot of information and has prepared me for the exams. We have had a lot of practice. The tutors are very helpful and can speak in my native language which has helped me to understand sentence structure and grammar. I completed some online courses before but the face-to-face teaching at North Lindsey College has helped more, as the tutors are always there to ask. I hope the course will help me to get a better job.” – ESOL – Olga Makukh
ESOL Programme Leader - Marta
ESOL is aimed at those whose primary language is not English. Find out more about our ESOL courses here:
Your next step
Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.
Want to visit first?
FE Open Event – 19th January 202719th January 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Got a question?
Ask us about the course, entry requirements or funding.
Call 01724 281 111
What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.