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English Beginners (E1/A1) ESOL
- Location:
- Ashford Gateway (KAE), Ashford
- Start date:
- 23/02/2026
- End date:
- 20/07/2026
- Level:
- Entry 1 Level
- Time:
- 09:30 - 12:30
- Duration:
- 36 sessions
- Course hours:Course hours
Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.
- 108 hours
- Day of week:
- VAR
- Tutor:
- Bridget Stiffell
Book your place
To apply for this course please enter your course enrolment password into the box below.
This course is currently full and online booking is not possible. Please call 03000 41 22 22 to register your interest. We will contact you directly if we can accommodate you.

Who can join this course
Our ESOL courses are FREE and funded by the Department for Education.
To be eligible to enrol and attend our courses you must have lawful permission to reside in the UK and be ordinarily resident in the UK at the course start date.
Dependent on your individual circumstances, you will be required to show evidence of your residency status before you enrol and attend courses with us.
Acceptance on a KAE Skills ESOL course does not constitute an immigration sponsorship and no Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) certificate will be issued.
Before enrolling on an ESOL course, you will need to create a learner account online, complete your residency check and then book an initial assessment to determine the most suitable course for you.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for details of enrolment residency eligibility: https://www.kentadulteducation.co.uk/learning-with-us/course-fees-and-payment/terms-conditions/
This course is scheduled to have multiple sessions each week:
- Monday 09:30 - 12:30
- Wednesday 09:30 - 12:30
This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:
- Monday, 06 April 2026
- Monday, 13 April 2026
- Monday, 25 May 2026
- Wednesday, 08 April 2026
- Wednesday, 15 April 2026
- Wednesday, 27 May 2026
- Monday, 04 May 2026
From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.
Assessment is needed before joining this course. Please contact your local centre to complete an application.
As part of your funding agreement, you must attend at least 85% of your lessons, complete any required self study and all necessary qualifications you are enrolled on. You may be withdrawn if you do not attend regularly. If you have a pre arranged commitment booked during term time, please contact your tutor to catch up on any missed work.
Getting to your course
Find us
Ashford Gateway (KAE)
Church Road
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1AS
If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code ASH/153510/Q/PF.
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