Do you want to improve your English skills? ELATT offers FREE ESOL courses to help you achieve your language goals. With a holistic approach to education, our courses include accredited qualifications, career and wellbeing support, and volunteering opportunities.

Summer ESOL Programme: Learn and Have Fun

This summer, ELATT is offering a unique ESOL programme that combines learning with fun activities. The programme includes family friendly English classes every week in August, with both online and face-to-face activities available in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and White City. Participants will also have the opportunity to join activities and trips around London, making learning English an enjoyable and enriching experience.

To express your interest in the Summer Programme, please fill out the Summer Programme Expression of Interest form.

Assessment Days for Summer ESOL Programme or September Course:

ELATT is hosting assessment days to help you find the most suitable ESOL course. The assessment days will take place at the following locations.

Hackney:

• Whitmore Centre, 2-4 Philipp St, N1 5NU - Fri 30 June & 7 Jul, 10am
• ELATT, 260 Kingsland Rd, E8 4DG - Fri 21 & 28 Jul, 10am

Tower Hamlets:

• Maryam Centre, 45 Fieldgate St, E1 1JU - Mon 3 July, 10am
• Simple Gifts, Basement of 117 Mansford St, E2 6LX - Wed 5 July, 1pm
• Chrisp St Children’s Centre, 45 Kerbey St, E14 6AW - Fri 21 July, 10am (crèche)

White City:

• White City Community Centre, India Way, W12 7QT - Mon 26 June, 9.30am

For those looking to start their English courses in September, ELATT is hosting registration days in various locations in West London. Please bring your passport and visa or BRP card, proof of benefits (if applicable), proof of address, and your child's birth certificate (if you need childcare support). Remember, travel and childcare costs can be covered for in-person classes.

Assessment days for West London classes for September:

• White City Community Centre, India Way, W12 7QT - Monday 26th June 09:30 to 12:00
• Hanwell Methodist Church, 16 Church Road, W7 1DJ - Tuesday 4th July 2023 09:30 to 12:00
• The Alf Chandler Centre, Benson Close, Hounslow, TW3 3QX - Wednesday 28th June 9.30 to 12:00
• Chalkhill Primary School, Barnhill Road, HA9 9YP - Wednesday 12th July 9.30 to 11:30

ELATT ESOL Courses: More Than Just Language Learning

At ELATT, learning English is more than just mastering grammar and vocabulary. It's about making a difference in life and work. As part of your ESOL course, you will take part in local community activities, workshops, and volunteering. You will also get to practice IT skills and improve your confidence through conversation clubs and workshops.

ELATT's curriculum is designed to enable students to flourish in life and work. Whether your focus is professional or personal development, employment-focused or socially focused, ELATT's aim is to support every student to unleash their potential.

Hear From Our Students

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our previous students have to say about their experience at ELATT:

"I highly recommend ELATT to anyone looking to improve their English skills. As an ESOL Level 1 student, I had the pleasure of studying at ELATT for two years and the courses were fantastic. Thanks to the comprehensive curriculum and dedicated tutors, I can now communicate effectively with my solicitor, GP, and specialist. But ELATT is more than just a school, they also provide invaluable support and guidance to their students to help them succeed in their studies and exams. I am grateful for the experience and progress I made at ELATT and I'm excited to continue my English learning journey with them. Thank you, ELATT, for being such a helpful and supportive community!"
- ESOL Level 1 Student

"Highly recommended to improve your English skills. Not only English, I done it my IT course. Very happy from online courses as well!"
- ESOL and IT Student

"Beside the knowledge and improving in my English level, I had an amazing time with Elatt in my class reading and writing level 1 and enjoying knowing new friends and learn a lot about other cultures and British values."
- ESOL Level 1 Student

You can read more reviews about us here.

Join Us Today

Online classes and classes in other areas of London are also available. Whether you're looking to improve your English for personal or professional reasons, ELATT's ESOL courses are designed to meet your needs. Contact the ESOL team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0800 0420 184 to register and take an assessment to find the most suitable class for you. To register online, visit www.elatt.org.uk/apply-courses.

Join us today and embark on a rewarding journey towards English proficiency.

Are you passionate about technology and curious about how the digital devices we rely on every day are designed and maintained? If you want to begin your journey in computer engineering or you have already some skills and you are eager to level up your skills, ELATT's Computer Engineering Course might just be your next step.

As the digital world continues to evolve at breakneck speed, the demand for skilled computer engineers grows with it. Whether you're interested in designing new hardware, developing software for embedded systems, or delving into the intriguing world of computer networks, a deeper understanding of computer engineering can equip you with the skills needed to progress in the industry.

ELATT, the East London Advanced Technology Training, is a charitable organisation dedicated to providing high-quality training courses for individuals who are keen to enhance their skills and open new doors in their careers. Our Computer Engineering Course is a compelling option for those looking to advance their knowledge in the field.

The course structure is designed to accommodate learners at various stages of their journey. The Level 2 Award is perfect for those just starting out, while the Level 2 Diploma and Level 3 Diploma courses are designed for those who are ready to take their skills to the next level.

One aspect that sets ELATT's course apart from others is its focus on real-world, practical applications. As a student, you'll gain hands-on experience that you can apply directly to challenges in the industry. You'll also have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, enhancing not only your technical skills but also your problem-solving and project management abilities.

In addition to these technical skills, ELATT also emphasizes the importance of key employability skills. You'll be supported in developing your communication, teamwork, and time management skills, all of which are crucial for success in the industry.

ELATT's Computer Engineering Course is more than just a training program—it's an opportunity to join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about technology and learning. You'll be supported every step of the way by experienced tutors who are dedicated to helping you succeed.

ELATT is known for its unique learning model that focuses on fostering an inclusive community, providing high-quality teaching, and ensuring each student receives individual support to reach their full potential. ELATT also prioritizes the wellbeing of its students, offering services like the Wellbeing Service that aim to support learners in maintaining their mental and emotional health.

Are you ready to take the next step in your computer engineering journey? Learn more about the Computer Engineering at ELATT in this previous blog post.

Embark on your journey with ELATT and develop your skills to progress in the ever-evolving world of computer engineering. Apply Now!

Do you like computers and want to learn more about their inner workings? Then Computer Engineering is for you!

When learning Computer Engineering at ELATT you will learn to install, configure, use, and maintain a wide array of software, including the Windows Operating System, and security features such as Windows Server, security layers and security software (read more about the difference between Windows and Windows Server here.)

One of the Units you will learn in Computer Engineering is Cybersecurity. In Cybersecurity you will learn about key protection software and features you can use not only in a potential job but on your personal hardware. Terms you will become familiar with are Preventive Maintenance, in which you will be taught how to watch out for when your system will fail and how to circumvent any issues that come with that. Another unit you will learn is Customer Support, one of the most vital aspects of a computing career, in which you will learn how to address customers, deal with difficult customers and how to adhere to the service agreement provided.

Starting at Level 2 Award, you will be studying 6 hours a week for 9 - 10 weeks. At higher levels you will be studying from 6 - 12 hours a week for 24 weeks, following City and Guilds Computer Engineering qualifications.  Basic requirements for entry are Entry Level 3 English (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) basic IT skills.

Computer Engineering can open many doors for you in your life and the National Careers Service tells us that a salary of £30,000 is very achievable.  This line of work can truly widen your scope and broaden your horizons, so join ELATTs' Computer Engineering class today.

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Find out more about our computer engineering courses from beginner to advanced levels:
Our Computer Engineering Courses

Find out more about Our Training, online and in-person:
Our Training

Find out more about how we help Londoners from all walks of life succeed in life and work:
Our Projects

Including London Digital Works, a project to help you move into digital jobs:
London Digital Works

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Interested in learning more about Web Design and Development before you start one of our courses such as the City and Guilds Diploma for IT Users in Web Design? Web Design and Web Development may sound like they are similar or even one and the same to those not in the know but be assured that web design and web development are two completely different beasts altogether.

Web Design

Web Design is the visual aspect, the functional aspect, as well as the user experience (UX) and interface of a website; Any visuals, be they images or text, such as the header and footer of the website, navigation bars, even the specific placements of advertisements on a webpage are all plotted and planned out by the UX designers and the visual/graphic designers to make sure the website is visually appealing, coherent, and to ensure information is placed in such a way that it is as easy and effortless to access as possible.

The specific layout of a website, the placement of buttons, navigation bars, input fields, search bars, potentially checkouts and item baskets on a website made for shopping, among other things are all the user interface (UI) of a website, being what a web browser such as yourself would use to interact with the website.

Web Development

Web Development is the actual implementation of the designs created by the visual/graphic and UX designers as well as development of front-end systems (design, user experience, general functionality) and back-end systems (server hosting, cybersecurity). The most common tools used for development of websites are HTML (HyperText Markup Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), and JavaScript/TypeScript, there are also libraries such as jQuery that make development of websites a lot easier by lessening the amount of work that needs to be done on basic things such as animating parts of a website or adding interactive elements.

In a nutshell; web design is how a website looks and feels, and how an end-user would interact with it and web development is the implementation of the design, look, feel, and interface of a website using tools such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript. 

Ready to start your journey towards a career in Web Design? Sign up with ELATT today!

Find out more about our web design and development courses:
Web Design and Development Courses

Find out more about Our Training, online and in-person:
Our Training

Find out more about how we help Londoners from all walks of life succeed in life and work:
Our Projects

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Thinking of moving into web design and development? We run a range of online and in-person courses to help you do that.
But before you apply find out more about why you should move into this exciting industry!

3: A Constantly Evolving Industry

With how rapidly technology advances nowadays, you will always be learning and advancing alongside the industry. This creates an industry with an exceedingly high and constant potential for growth in your abilities. Working in Web Development can not only be a highly rewarding career path, given the high skills ceiling, but as we as a society progress further and technology becomes an essential part of our everyday lives, Web Development will give you a future proof skillset that will secure your place on the forefront of the modern workplace.

2: A Creative Path

If you are a creative person, you will find Web Development to be a fun and creative outlet for you.  The modern nature of Web Development also means you as a creator can use it to truly flex your creative muscles and go hard on the paint with your unique style.  Creativity is not only a great bonus, it is also a highly desirable trait. If you can really show off your creative side in your work, you will quickly find yourself in high demand. The more you can show off and make your websites utterly unique, the more big-name companies will want to hire you.

1: Earning Potential

If you can really flex your creative muscles and advance your skills alongside technology enough to attract potential employers, organisations are known to pay very high salaries for highly skilled Web Developers. According to Glassdoor, Web Developers make an average of £35k annually whilst certain fields in Web Development can go as high as £100k a year. Even with such high salaries, Web Development demand shows no sign of slowing down. There's never been a better time financially to break into the Web Development field.

Ready to start your journey towards a career in Web Design? Sign up with ELATT today!

Find out more about our web design and development courses:
Our Web Design and Development Courses

Find out more about Our Training, online and in-person:
Our Training

Find out more about how we help Londoners from all walks of life succeed in life and work:
Our Projects

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We asked some of our current Sixth Form students to tell us why they enjoy learning at ELATT. Here’s what they told us that ELATT offers:

5: A Range of Fun and Insightful Courses

Studying at ELATT will reward you with a breadth of not only knowledge but enjoyment as well: from your traditional tried and true English and Maths, all the way to more modern and unique courses like Game Design and Computer Engineering.

4: Helpful and Accommodating Staff

A great line of courses wouldn't be much without an equally great line of staff, and thankfully ELATT can offer you highly accommodating staff. Not only are they highly adept in their teaching ability, but also their ability to help you through the lesson should you need it, no matter your level.

3: A Friendly and Diverse Environment

On top of the courses and staff, you'll also find ELATT hosts a welcoming and friendly environment with students of all walks of life. No matter who you are, what background you come from, your beliefts or interests, you can find a place at ELATT.

2: A Very Comfortable Size

ELATT is a relatively small college and so presents a wonderfully comfortable and approachable space. If you suffer from anxiety or can be intimidated by the large environments of many college, you'll find ELATT's smaller size a far more comfortable than many of its contemporaries. Due to its smaller size, even on the busiest days you will be able to find somewhere to relax in peace and quiet between lessons.

1: It's fun

One of the best things about ELATT is simply how much fun it is to be there. While studying at ELATT you will undoubtedly learn a lot and you'll have a great time doing it. Speaking anecdotally, being at ELATT has greatly helped my social skills simply due to the fact that the teachers and my fellow students make me want to engage and interact with them. Studying at ELATT will give you a wealth of opportunity to learn and engage with so many like-minded yet unique people.

Ready to start your journey towards a career in digital? Sign up with ELATT today!

Find out more about our courses:
Our Courses

Find out more about Our Training and how our Learning Model puts you at the centre of everything we do:
Our Training Our Learning Model

Meet our graduates who have gone on to successful careers across a range of digital fields:
Our Graduates

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During the COVID-19 Pandemic, ELATT partnered with the Roma Support Group called Ketane to create a series of free online ESOL classes.  Important issues which are covered include; how to protect yourself and others during this coronavirus period, access to financial subsidies during this pandemic, employability and employment rights,  how to access essential services in the UK such as those provided by the local authority, the healthcare system and education among other important topics required to live a successful life in the UK. The videos are available in English/ Romanian and English/Polish and all ESOL learners across the country are welcomed to access them online free of charge 

The first of a four part video series is available here in English/Romanian and here in English/Polish

The second video is available here in English/Romanian and here in English/Polish

More on the project

Conversation Clubs are an opportunity for ELATT’s language learners to practise their English speaking skills and develop confidence in a fun, informal environment.

These clubs also give ELATT students an opportunity to become organisers themselves – contributing to the community while gaining skills and experience. Our teaching assistant students in particular find this experience a useful addition to their CVs.

This is an area ELATT has long been involved in. Our very own Nafisah recently completed her PhD on Social Interactions in English and is now Dr Graham-Brown. As part of her research, she led ELATT’s involvement in an Erasmus project on Volunteers in Language Education, working together with community organisations from Slovenia, Denmark and the Netherlands www.languagevolunteers.com

Earlier this year, our Volunteer Manager, Yvonne Ackuaku, and three of our Conversation Club volunteers – Pascale, Gertrude and Izabel – were filmed about their conversation club experience as part of a Learning & Work Institute / Learning Unlimited project funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

You can see the four videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmZbrFRJFfyPgDaa5DKwA5wayFVMdUsGd

The project also produced 15 units on a range of topics. These flexible and adaptable resources are designed to meet the needs of the huge range of conversation clubs across the UK. It was an exciting writing project which our Quality lead, Helen Rankin, was thrilled to be involved in as an LU Associate.

You can see the 15 units and the accompanying guides here:
https://learningandwork.org.uk/resources/research-and-reports/volunteers-english-language-learners-and-conversation-clubs/

Our current challenge is to build on the initial success in adapting conversation clubs to run online during the Covid-19 crisis. Despite the unfamiliar environment of Zoom, participants – including new joiners – have been able to bond and to discuss personal issues, including Black Lives Matter, in a supportive and constructive way.

If you would like to become an ESOL volunteer, please contact:
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If you would like to join a conversation club, complete an ESOL enrolment form online:
https://www.elatt.org.uk/courses/english-skills

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