ESOL, EFL and IELTS

Live, study and work in Britain

English for Speakers of Other Languages, English as a Foreign Language and The International English Language Testing System.

These courses focus on the language you need to live, study and work in Britain. You can gain the written and spoken language skills required to complete forms, apply for jobs and get a greater understanding of British life.

Success stories

Celebrating Success 2022: Angel Hara

Celebrating Success 2022: Angel Hara

Course studied

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Full Time for School Leavers

Teachers at the college are very friendly and helpful. I would recommend South Essex College because it offers many courses and choices

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Student of the Year, Angel Hara, was praised for the progression she has made in her studies.

Tutors of the 19-year-old from Westcliff said ‘everything from her behaviour, her commitment to the course and her level of English have all come on leaps and bounds and she has matured into a dedicated and hardworking young woman.’

They added: “She aspires to become a writer and she is very proactive in achieving her goal. In the recent story writing competition we had for national storytelling week her story absolutely blew us away with her imagination.”

Angel said she did not expect to win the award but is ‘happy and excited.’

She said: “Teachers at the college are very friendly and helpful. I would recommend South Essex College because it offers many courses and choices.”