Our ESOL courses will help you develop your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
If you're Ukrainian and have just arrived in Southwark, you can get free ESOL classes.
Our courses
We offer a range of ESOL courses at different levels, from pre-entry for beginners to level 2, and can provide access to nationally recognised qualifications such as City and Guilds.
All courses include:
- grammar
- study skills
- British values
- employability
- communication skills for living and working in the UK
Choose from morning, afternoon and evening classes.
After the course
Learners who pass their level 2 course can progress to other academic or work-related courses.
How to enrol
To enrol, you will need to complete a skills assessment at the Thomas Calton Centre.
This is to assess your skill level and knowledge to make sure you're placed on the right course.
Autumn 2025 enrolment
Returning learners only
Drop in at one of the following times to complete your enrolment.
- Monday 1 September or Tuesday 2 September
- Monday 8 September or Tuesday 9 September
Times: 10am to 2.30pm.
New learners only
Drop in at one of the following times to complete an initial assessment.
- Wednesday 3 September, Thursday 4 September or Friday 5 September
- Wednesday 10 September, Thursday 11 September or Friday 12 September
Times: 10am to 2.30pm.
You can get further information by: