Course overview
Adult ESOL for Care City of Bristol CollegeESOL for Care is a 10-week short course that meets one day a week for 3 hours. It is taught by a vocational specialist and an ESOL lecturer who will together teach sessions on subjects such as: different care sectors, person-centred care plans, vocabulary and phrases for working in care, skills and qualities needed to work in care, how to write a CV, how to prepare for care job interviews and take part in various visits to employers.
This class is best suited to individuals whose first language is not English and who are looking to work in care in the UK. Due to the nature of the course, you must be working at Entry 2 or above in your English skills to enrol. If you don’t know your English level, you can still enquire and will be given an assessment date.
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| CBP0730C01-1 | 16/09/2025 - 25/11/2025 | 1 years | Date/Day(s) Being Finalised | 3.00 | 13:30 | Ashley Down Centre |
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
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| CBP0730C01-2 | 06/01/2026 - 17/03/2026 | 1 years | Date/Day(s) Being Finalised | 3.00 | 13:30 | Ashley Down Centre |
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
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| CBP0730C01-3 | 14/04/2026 - 30/06/2026 | 1 years | Date/Day(s) Being Finalised | 3.00 | 13:30 | Ashley Down Centre |
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
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Enquire |
Additional information
Who is this course for?
This course is one of the ESOL Vocational Short Courses which are for adults whose first language is not English and who are hoping to learn some of the key skills and language needed for work and study in this sector.
This ESOL Vocational Short Course is for students who have at least an intermediate level of English (Entry Level 2 or above).
What you'll learn
You will learn in face-to-face classes about topics such as: different care sectors, person-centred care plans, vocabulary and phrases for working in care, skills and qualities needed to work in care, how to write a CV, how to prepare for care job interviews and take part in various visits to employers.
Course entry requirements
You must be a non-native speaker of English and have at least Entry Level 2 ESOL. You must also be able to commit to coming to class one day a week for 10 weeks.
We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
The course is delivered face-to-face once a week. There are no formal assessments as this is an ILP course (Individual Learning Plan) which means that you will set your own goals at the beginning of the class and work to achieve them throughout the ten weeks with the help of the lecturer. At the end of the 10 weeks, if you have achieved all of your goals, you will receive a College Certificate.
Future career and study opportunities
This course is designed to be a stepping stone into further studies or employment. Ideally, you will finish this course and then join a twice-a-week Adult ESOL course, another 10 week ESOL Vocational Short Course or a full-time or part-time vocational course like Level 2 Preparation to Work in Adult Health and Social Care. You may also go on to find new employment.
Additional costs
If you meet the residency requirements, this course is free. If you do not, then the fee is £180. Your residency status is determined by the Student Services team at reception.
If you have lived in the UK or a country in the EEA, you will meet the residency requirements, but there are other specialised ways of meeting the requirements that the Student Services team can explain further (i.e. refugees and asylum seekers can take the course for free).
