English
Course overview of English
Should I do an English or ESOL course?
This will depend on your background. If you went to school in the UK or English is your first language, English classes are for you. If not, then our ESOL Classes (see category above) could be more suitable.
English courses can improve your communication skill, helping you progress in work and everyday life.
Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are all skills needed by employers, so boosting yours will help you take the next step to a better job.
All courses lead to a recognised certificate.
Qualifications (Diploma)
For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
- 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or Grade 4 and above
- other related level 2 subjects
- other equivalent international qualifications
- progressing from Level 2
Language (Diploma)
For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:
- IELTs 5.5
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49
Living in England
19+
Around 6-12 months
Total Cost: £3750
Learners who want to retake their GCSE English and maths qualification because they did not achieve a grade 4 (C), or higher, will not be funded to only resit the exam.
Age 19+
English and maths, up to and including Level 2, will be fully-funded by the UK Government for individuals aged 19 and over, who have not previously achieved a GCSE grade A* – C or grade 4, or higher.
Under certain circumstances, student aged 19 and over may be eligible for a fee waiver or free course. Age at the start of the course, previous qualifications, employment status and certain benefits are some of the conditions. Depending on the household financial circumstances, a student may be eligible for a fee waiver.
Unemployed
An unemployed student can get full funding if they fulfil these criteria:
- Job seeker’s Allowance (JSA) including those getting National Insurance credits
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Universal Credit (UC) and take home pay of <£494 a month (single person claim) or £782 a month (joint claim)
- Studying outside prison, not funded by Ministry of Justice and on temporary license
- Other state benefits and taking <£494 a month (single person claim) or £782 a month (joint claim) and that the course will improve employment prospects and local labour market needs.
Low Income
If aged 19 and over is employed and has low wage threshold will be eligible if:
- Co-funding
- Earns <£18,525 per annum.
Spaces are limited, students are advised to apply early.
Disclaimer
All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2023-24 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. LPA cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.
LPA takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.
LPA reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. LPA will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.
Classroom based
These courses are available at our campus