English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
We work with adults who want to improve their English language skills and become more confident at home or work.
If you live or work in Midlothian we can help you with:
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
- ESOL for work.
Qualifications
You can also work towards an SQA certificate in:
- Basic IT
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
Progression
Our classes help you prepare for:
- Work
- College or university
- Training courses.
Upcoming Classes
PDA Introduction to Tutoring English to Speakers of Other Languages SCQF level 6
The PDA: Introduction to Tutoring ESOL (ITESOL) at SCQF level 6 provides practical, flexible and accessible ESOL tutor training. This qualification will develop your knowledge of the English language and provide you with skills to apply this knowledge when tutoring ESOL learners. The primary focus is on adult ESOL learning.
Assessment combines practical tutoring assignments, which are submitted through a Tutoring Portfolio, with written/ oral accounts and a closed-book language test.
The course will start 22 January 2025, 4pm-7pm at Aim High, 14 Woodburn Avenue and runs for 20 weeks for the first unit and another 20 weeks for the second unit. Both units are mandatory and together, they will give you 16 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 6.
Entry Requirements.
It is required that you will have a Level 3 ESOL Qualification and/or a National 4 English
There is a one-off £30 charge to cover SQA Assessment Fees (support may be available).
Any questions, please contact: Heather.Ferguson@midlothian.gov.uk for further information.
*There is a PDA Introduction to Tutoring ESOL information session on 17 December 2024 at Aim High, 14 Woodburn Avenue, 4pm-7pm.