Study Mode:  Part time/ Full-Time

Duration: 1 Year

Commencement: Jan, April, July & Oct

Description

As English has now become the dominant language of the world, communicative skills of speaking and listening are considered important for the student's ability to integrate fully into the British culture. At HECS, we provide education for students who come from all over the world, ensuring that this rich cultural diversity is reflected in the teaching. To ensure the high success rate in the exam results, we employ well qualified and experienced tutors and keep the class size deliberately low. Classes are conducted in a friendly environment so that each student receives considerable amount of attention from the tutor.

Course Aims

The trinity ESOL courses are for people who have come to the UK to live or work and who intend to settle in the UK. The courses are available at a range of different levels to meet individual needs and focus on developing the English skills you need  at work, home and as a UK citizen. The course will develop your English in relevant situations such as dealing with employers or schools, being able to shop or travel or express your views and opinions. You will develop all the skills you need in English which includes reading, writing, speaking and listening.

These courses are for adult (18+) speakers who are non native speakers. You may be living or trying to settle in the United Kingdom and you may be a migrant worker, refugee or asylum seekers, from settled communities or the partner or spouse of someone who has been settled in this country for a number of years. You are likely to have a wide range of experiences and employment backgrounds, as well as different reasons for wanting to learn English. You may have different standards of skills in your current level of English. You may be very confident in speaking but need more help in reading or writing. At the beginning of the course there will be short assessment so we can see what level you are at and make sure you are put in the right class.

These courses will help you develop your English at all levels. The focus is on communication with others so that you will learn to improve your ability to speak, listen, read and write. These skills will be developed through using topics and situations that are familiar and relevant to you and build on both your past and current experiences.

Entry  
To determine which level of English class would be appropriate for a prospective student we normally ask him/her to sit a short assessment paper in informal conditions. However, students of all levels from elementary to advanced are accepted for the course.

Available Courses

Two types of courses are offered in the Department: Certificates in ESOL Skills for Life (SfL) and Certificates in ESOL for Work (EfW). 

· Certificates in ESOL Skills for Life (SfL)*  -  This course leads to recognized ESOL Skills for Life qualifications. Success at Entry 3 is mandatory for students applying for British Citizenship. The course has three start dates, in September, January and April and you can study for one, two or three terms. These courses will help you develop your English at all levels. The focus is on communication with others so that you will learn to improve your ability to speak, listen, read and write. These skills will be developed through using topics and situations that are familiar and relevant to you and build on both your past and current experiences. At the end of each term all students will take the relevant exam. 

· Certificates in ESOL for Work (EfW) * - Trinity ESOL for Work qualifications will be available at two levels of competence: Entry 3 and Level 1.

Each comprises of two units. Unit 1 is Speaking and Listening while Unit 2 combines the skills of Reading and Writing. The Writing component of Unit 2 is assessed at a level below Speaking and Listening and Reading in the qualification.

Both units must be passed to gain the qualification.

The assessment tasks within these qualifications are designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of UK-based ESOL learners. The focus of these examinations is on expanding the breadth and depth of skill in communicating through English in the workplace environment. The nature of the examinations is such that the emphasis is on intelligibility, confidence and genuine ability to communicate rather than on text book learning.

As the Certificates in ESOL Skills for Life (SfL), Trinity ESOL for Work qualifications have been accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and are 100% externally assessed. 

*Note: For the detailed syllabus of these course please visit Trinity ESOL courses 
 

End Qualification:

Trinity Entry Level 1 (Beginner), Entry Level 2 (Elementary), Trinity [ESOL] Entry Level 3 (Intermediate), Trinity Level 1 (Upper Intermediate) and Trinity Level 2 (Advanced)

Awarding body: Trinity ESOL 

Other Examinations 
The English Department at HECS also prepares students for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination. 

(B) Intensive Pre-course English Language

Commencement: Jan, Apr, Jul & Oct

Duration: 12 Weeks

Study Mode: Full-Time

Course Overview

 Higher Education College Scotland (HECS) is offering its own Intensive Pre-course English Language Qualification programme for overseas students is of 12 weeks duration, successful completion of this course allows direct entry onto the University programmes. Therefore, there is no need for an IELTS or a TOEFL programme.

Your English Language Level

As this is a short qualifying course, your standard of English needs to be of a good standard (i.e. Intermediate Level).

Examination

You will be examined by the College at the end of the course as follows:

Academic Writing 30%: 1 hour examination.

Academic Reading 30%: 1 hour examination

Listening Test 20%: 30-45 Minutes.

Speaking Test 20%: 15-30 Minutes oral examination.

The minimum required grade for direct entry to the degree programme is 50%. 

Entry Requirement:  Aptitude test

Special offer:

Awarding Body: Higher Education College Scotland

Course Viability

The College is obliged to run courses in a cost effective manner. This will normally be determined by the number of students enrolled on a course. If, at the start of a course, the viability of the course has to be questioned due to low numbers, the College will explore the possibilities of running it in another way or at a higher fee. As a last resort the College may cancel the course. The viability of the course will also be reviewed at the start of each new term. 

Disclaimer:

Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a contract between Higher Education College Scotland and the student. Courses may be subject to change.