The Belfast Met is delighted to open applications for the ESOL for Transitions programme
This is an innovative programme, delivered through a holistic approach to ensure young people from RAS backgrounds have the English (including ESOL qualifications), maths, digital and personal development capabilities they need to progress, remain, and thrive with their education aspirations.
Selection criteria:
- Refugees and Asylum Seekers (including UASC)
- Ages 16 to 19
- Assessed at levels Entry 1 – Entry 3
- Live in Northern Ireland
- Out of education at present
- Ready to commit to 5 days per week attendance.
The 7 months’ programme was devised as a result of feedback from the pilot delivery of the ‘ESOL Element’ (12 weeks) fast track previous programmes.
The ‘ESOL for Transitions’ is an intensive study programme for RAS background learners with embedded enrichment activities which will help young students integrate into college life and gain new skills. The flexible approach enables students to study ESOL Skills for Life, but also gain qualifications in Maths, digital and personal development skills to become strong and resilient young citizens and fulfil their potential.
The face-to-face tutoring sessions, alongside online learning, covers a different range of workshops and offers support to all young people. The dedicated pastoral support and guidance framework attached to this programme places empowerment and wellbeing in the heart of the curriculum offer to make sure all students are supported through their learning journey. The core aim of the course is to help young people gain qualifications and progress onto next steps of higher level ESOL courses, academic or vocational mainstream pathways.
Places are limited.
To apply for the programme, please follow the link below or use the QR code on the flyer attached to this email.
ESOL – Transitions – P00551-AA – Course – Belfast Met
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