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ESOL Entry with Introduction to Self-Employment

Funding area Essential Skills
DAR/155129/R/PF
Location:
Dartford Adult Education Centre, Dartford
Start date:
04/08/2026
End date:
25/08/2026
Level:
Entry 2 Level
Time:
12:30 - 14:30
Duration:
4 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.

8 hours
Day of week:
TUE
Tutor:
Sue Hart
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Who can join this course

Our ESOL courses are funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and are FREE to eligible learners.
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 may be required to show evidence of your residency status before you can enrol and attend courses with us.
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/

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 eligibility check and then book an initial assessment to determine the best level. If English isn't your first language, and you want to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for maths, this course will give you the support you need.

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Is this course for me

The course is for students in the early stages of learning English, who already have some of the language.
It is not for complete beginners.
This course is designed to introduce learners to the basic skills and knowledge required to become self-employed. It is ideal for individuals who want to start their own business or turn a personal skill or hobby into a source of income.

The course also supports learners in improving their English language skills.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to: Understand the basic steps involved in becoming self-employed Begin to recognise their legal and financial responsibilities Basic plan and promote their own business or services Start to communicate more effectively in English. Build confidence.

Please bring a pen, notebook and an A4 folder to each lesson.
If you are studying online, you will need secure internet connection, a laptop, tablet or PC. We do not recommend using a phone to attend online due to limited functionality.

You can progress to an ESOL qualification in speaking & listening, reading or writing or a course in maths and IT. There is a wide range of other courses available with Kent Adult Education or other providers to support further study or employment.
Talk to your tutor about next steps. The National Careers Service may attend your course to advise about further study or employment opportunities.

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. For Assessment please contact the centre.

This course is free.

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.

If there is anything you wish to tell us about a disability or medical condition that may affect your learning or using any of our facilities, please speak to a member of staff.

You will be given information about exams at assessment and by your tutor.

Getting to your course

Find us

Dartford Adult Education Centre
Summerhill Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 2LP

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code DAR/155129/R/PF.