
English courses: ESOL and IELTS
The basic qualification you need is the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other
Languages) certificate. Employers do not require it, but it is good for you
to have it!
There are many places where you can take an English course to get your ESOL
certificate: colleges of further education, training centres, schools, voluntary
or private organisations. Usually ESOL courses are free, but sometimes you
will have to pay.
Get information about it as soon as possible. If you are supported by some
organisation, they will help you find a course.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is another certificate
recognised in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA
and other countries. It is necessary to prove you have the level of English
required to work or study in an English-speaking country.
To find an IELTS Test Centre near to where you live click
here to search the website
(go to "Search for an IELTS Test Centre" and select your country).
In Plymouth: ESOL and IELTS courses
Family and Parents Learning Service (women only)
Sarah Waters
3a Watts Road
PL4 8SE
Tel: 01752 256 976
Open Doors - International Language School
Alison Salm
14-15 Gilwell Street
PL4 8BU
Tel: 01752 258 770
Plymouth College of Further Education
The PASS Project
Prideaux Court
Palace Street
PL1 2AY
Tel: 01752 258687
Swarthmore Adult Education Centre
Mutley Plain
PL4 6LF
Tel: 01752 665268
IELTS (course and
certificate)
Exeter College
IELTS Administrator
1 Radford Road
The Hoe
PL1 3BY
Tel: 01752 673784 Fax:01752 671537
Email: ielts@maycoll.co.uk
Website: http://www.maycoll.co.uk/ielts.html
Test Fee: £90