English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Available at the following campuses:

Deacon House Building

Deacon House
Eastgate exterior view

Eastgate
Leeds City College Enfield Centre building

Enfield Centre
Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston Building

Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston

What Our Students Say

“I’m working really well with my tutors – they’re really supportive and we just have a laugh. It’s like a really nice atmosphere. I think the facilities are really fantastic.”

Dan

“When I first came I didn’t know anybody at the college but because it’s people you’re surrounded by and people with similar interests to you, you do make friends quickly and you make really close friendships with people because you’re listening to the same things and you’re going through the same things, and you can help each other as well.”

Eve

“I decided to study at Leeds City College because I liked the equipment and the rooms that they had, and I liked how it was a whole new space – it had only recently been built so everything was brand spanking new and it looked really clean and really nice.”

Rachel

About English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

ESOL teaches English language for students whose native language isn’t English. The award-winning department has one of the highest achievement rates in the UK and welcomes students from all levels, from entry to GCSE. The courses available aim to help students improve their written and spoken English.

To get an idea of where you could be learning, come to one of our open events and tour our extensive facilities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to making sure all students and staff are protected from harm. All staff are trained in safeguarding and child protection, and our dedicated Safeguarding team is on hand for advice and support. Don’t stay silent, we are here for you.
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Did you know!

  • Our ESOL Photography Club helps students grow together and express themselves through art
  • We are a ‘College of Sanctuary’ due to our support for the refugee community

What to study

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Teacher helping adult student as he writes in a course book sat at a desk in a classroom, both looking down with pens concentrating
English for Speakers of Other Languages 19+
Entry Level
A shot of the Quarry Hill Campus building and park on a summer day
ESOL 16-18s (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Entry Level