Essential Skills for Life and Work
English and Maths
By improving your skills and gaining qualifications in English and Maths you will enhance your job prospects, improve your confidence and get ahead in life. Learning can be fun – give it a go!
We will ensure that our English and Maths courses meet your individual needs. Before you start a programme with us you will meet one of our specialist advisers who will take you through a short assessment and find the right course for you.
We offer a wide range of programmes from Entry Level to Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE) and are sure to be able to offer you a course which will improve your skills and boost your confidence.
These courses are run throughout the year at venues throughout East Lancashire, including Colne Library, Barnoldswick Library, Grassroots Nelson and the College.
For more information on any of our Skills for Life courses, please contact our Skills for Life Team on 01282 440 229 or email s.smith@nelson.ac.uk
English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
If English is not your first language, our ESOL classes will help you to improve your English in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Our ESOL courses are flexible to meet your individual needs, offered from Beginners to Advanced Level (Entry 1 - Level 2).
Before you start an ESOL programme with us you will receive an interview and assessment to ensure that you are placed at the correct level to help you progress and achieve.
You can study ESOL on a part-time basis. Part-time classes take place at our College or in a community venue. Some classes are for women only. We offer classes morning, afternoon and evening.
Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain/British Nationality
New rules are now in place. Our E1-E3 ESOL courses will provide you with the paperwork required to support your application to the Home Office.
Drop-in Advice and Guidance sessions
Drop-in Advice and Guidance sessions
Nelson and Colne College Skills for Life department, September 2011 - June 2012
English Maths
Monday 14:30-15:30 Tuesday 13:00-14:30
Wednesday 10:00-11:30 Wednesday 10:15-11:45
Thursday 17:30-19:30 Thursday 18:00-19:30
For more information on any of our Skills for Life courses, please contact our Skills for Life Team on 01282 440 229 or email d.barrett@nelson.ac.uk
Case Study
Nuzhat Parveen
Nuzhat has only been in the UK for 1 and half years. She joined an ESOL class in September, her class was a women’s only class based in the community. She is a dedicated student, who has an excellent attendance record. She passed Entry Level 2 speaking and listening exams in February 2011 and has also now successfully completed reading and writing exams.
Her tutor said that Nuzhat is always keen to help other students in the class and will quickly engage the class in all activities. She is extremely supportive to some of the other ladies who are working at a lower level.
Nuzhat is a very good representative for ESOL women’s only provision. She has gained in confidence and decided to join a Maths class based on the main campus. She is making good progress with her Maths, working at Entry Level. Nuzhat said, "I am looking forward to progressing in my studies, I am joining a new class in September. I feel much more confident after improving my spoken English."
