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ELATT
The Learning Community
Our courses are now full. You can still apply but our classes will start in Sept 2024.
Online Learning
We're here for you during the coronavirus pandemic: we're offering all our courses online with small group sessions in-class.
Improve your English on a FREE course at ELATT
At ELATT we are experts in teaching English and helping students to improve their English. We have 38 years’ experience in supporting adults to gain the skills they need for life and work.
We teach a range of ESOL courses in person in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and across West London. We also teach a number of class of all skills and levels online via zoom. We will support you to develop your speaking and listening, reading and writing. We have Functional Skills English classes online and face to face.
We have classes at all ESOL levels Entry 1 – Level 2. As part of your ESOL course you will take part in local community activities, workshops and volunteering. You will get to practice IT skills and improve your confidence through conversation clubs and workshops.
As well as grammar, speaking and listening and spelling and writing skills, our courses are all about helping you make a difference in life and work. From taking a more active role in community life, learning about your mental health and well-being, and supporting you into a new job, ELATT gives you a full experience to help you improve your English.
You will sit for an exam at the end of your course. All our exams are in-person in our centres in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Ealing, White City, Heston or Wembley. You will do your exam in the centre closest to where you live. We do not have online exams.
Contact the ESOL team to register and take an assessment in order to find the most suitable class for you.
We're here for you as the UK emerges from the coronavirus pandemic: our Sixth Form classes are now face-to-face again and we're offering all our adult courses online. You'll receive the same personalised support online as you would expect in the classroom.
Read more about online learning at ELATT
Course Levels
12 weeks
Duration
2 Days
Days per week
9.30am - 3.00pm
Daytime Study
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Evening Study
In Person + Online
Environment
Content
- Functional English language to make appointments, go shopping, use public transport in London
- Communicate with your child’s school
- Start creating a CV for work
- English to help you make friends and be part of your London community
- You will also participate in community activities
Requirements, Qualifications and Progression
Entry Requirements:
- Complete an Initial Assessment with ELATT or a recognised referral partner.
Qualification Options:
- Units from Ascentis ESOL - Entry Level 1
- Units from City and Guilds English Skills - Entry Level 1
- Units from Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills - Entry Level 1
Progression Options:
- ESOL - Entry Level 2
- English Skills Entry Level 1
- Functional Skills Entry Level 1
- Beginner IT for ESOL
12 weeks
Duration
2 Days
Days per week
9.30am - 3.00pm
Daytime Study
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Evening Study
In Person + Online
Environment
Content
- English language to make relationships with your neighbours and community
- English to help you start planning for your future goals; English for conversations
- The UK public transport systems
- Other forms of shopping
- Accessing services
- Getting a job in the UK including rights and responsibilities
- Telling your story
- English for conversations
- Using a computer for email, typing a CV and doing job search
- English to help manage your money and bills better
- You will also participate in community activities, and if it’s what you want, a volunteer work placement or a work placement
Requirements, Qualifications and Progression
Entry Requirements:
- Complete an Initial Assessment with ELATT or a recognised referral partner.
Qualification Options:
- Units from Ascentis ESOL - Entry Level 2
- Units from City and Guilds English Skills - Entry Level 2
- Units from Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills - Entry Level 2
Progression Options:
- ESOL - Entry Level 3
- English Skills Entry Level 2
- Functional Skills Entry Level 2
- Beginner IT for ESOL
12 weeks
Duration
2 Days
Days per week
9.30am - 3.00pm
Daytime Study
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Evening Study
In Person + Online
Environment
Content
- English language to support you with reaching your future goals
- Applying for work in the UK including making applications for volunteer work placements
- Planning events
- Making complaints as a customer and your consumer rights
- Writing personal statements for further study
- Rights and responsibilities as resident including learning about the political system of the UK
- Methods of money management and where to get advice on money issues if necessary
- You will also participate in community activities, and if it’s what you want, a volunteer work position or a work placement
Requirements, Qualifications and Progression
Entry Requirements:
- Complete an Initial Assessment with ELATT or a recognised referral partner.
Qualification Options:
- Units from Ascentis ESOL - Entry Level 3
- Units from City and Guilds English Skills - Entry Level 3
- Units from Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills - Entry Level 3
Progression Options:
- ESOL - Level 1
- English Skills Entry Level 3
- Functional Skills Entry Level 3
- E3 Essential Digital Skills
- L1 Award in Personal Social Skills
12 weeks
Duration
2 Days
Days per week
9.30am - 3.00pm
Daytime Study
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Evening Study
In Person + Online
Environment
Content
- English language to support you with reaching your future goals
- Applying for work in the UK including making applications for volunteer work placements
- Planning events
- Making complaints as a customer and your consumer rights
- Writing personal statements for further study
- Rights and responsibilities as resident including learning about the political system of the UK
- Methods of money management and where to get advice on money issues if necessary
- You will also participate in community activities, and if it’s what you want, a volunteer work position or a work placement
Requirements, Qualifications and Progression
Entry Requirements:
- Complete an Initial Assessment with ELATT or a recognised referral partner.
Qualification Options:
- Units from Ascentis ESOL - Level 1
- Units from City and Guilds English Skills - Level 1 / 2
- Units from Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills - Level 1 / 2
Progression Options:
- ESOL - Level 2
- English Skills Entry Level 1 or 2
- Functional Skills Entry Level 1 or 2
- L1 Essential Digital Skills
- L1 Award in Personal Social Skills
- L2 Award in Support Work in Schools
- ELATT Digital and IT courses
Which units will I study for my course?
All our courses have one or more mandatory units and a choice of additional units.
Course content is tailored for you (and your employer) and the list of units outlined here are a guide only. Units covered will also depend on your prior learning and credit requirement. If there is something specific that you are interested in learning, please discuss this with your tutor during induction.
What if I don't have the entry requirements for a course?
There are other courses available to help you build up the skills and qualifications you need to be eligible for our courses. Please get in touch to discuss this further!
Which level can I study?
During your appointment assessment, we will help you work out which course will be the most suitable for you based on your results, previous experiences and interests.
Will my course cost?
Course tuition fees
As a charity, ELATT works tirelessly to access a range of funding and donations to keep our courses free.
In 2021-2022 we had 900 students in total, and none had to pay fees. That means 100% got a free course!
If you are over 19, not all our Level 3 qualifications are fully funded, so you might have to take out a student loan to do a Level 3 course. If that's the case for your Level 3 course, we'll let you know as soon as you apply.
We also can't train you if you are on a Student Visa, Visitor's Visa or Temporary Stay, or are an Overseas Student.
Each year we support hundreds of different people from all walks of life, of all backgrounds, ages, circumstances and skills levels. There's a really good chance that you can get a free course at ELATT, so apply now!
Course registration fees
Our courses for students aged over 19 usually have a registration fee of £30. If you are unemployed or earning less than the London Living Wage annually, you won't need to pay this course registration fee.
You are more than welcome to give us a call at 0800-0420-184 or email hello@elatt.org.uk to ask questions and find out more. We are available from 9am-5pm on weekdays.
Good reasons for studying
Learn English
Develop your English speaking, listening and reading skills to help you in the future.
Learn Maths
Learn to work with Maths and Numbers to help improve your skills for the future.
Community Work
As you learn, participate in projects in the community with other people to develop your skills.
Career Start
This topic helps you kick-start your career and consider moving into more advanced opportunities.
Meet Salma
Occupation: Office Administrator
"This course has helped me a lot. Before I used to be worried about applying for work as I thought I would get rejected. Now I have much more confidence. I made new friends and I am able to communicate with others with greater confidence. I am now working in a job that I enjoy very much."
