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ESOL Youth Progression

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Qualification Qualifications Explained
NQ
Study Mode
Full Time
Duration

1 Academic Year
Start date
Aug 2026
Campus
Springburn
Applications open January 2026

Course overview

Build your English skills and prepare for your next step in college, work, or further education.

Our ESOL Youth Progression courses are for students aged 16–19 who want to improve their English for everyday life, study, and future learning. Alongside English, some courses also include numeracy, ICT, employability, and science units.

We offer four Youth Progression pathways at different levels, designed to support your English development and help you move confidently from school to college study:

  • ESOL: Intro to Further Education (SCQF Level 2)
  • ESOL: Entry to Further Education (SCQF Level 3)
  • ESOL with Core Skills (SCQF Level 4)
  • ESOL with STEM (SCQF Level 5)

Each course focuses on building strong communication, digital, and study skills in a friendly and supportive learning environment.

This course is ideal for:

  • Young people aged 16–19 whose first language is not English
  • Learners moving on from school who want to study at college
  • Students who want to gain SQA qualifications in English and core skills
  • Those planning to move into vocational training or further education

What you will learn

All Youth Progression students will:

  • Improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
  • Develop grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
  • Strengthen study and digital skills for future college courses
  • Build teamwork, problem solving, and employability skills
  • Complete SQA ESOL qualifications at their level

Each course includes specific subjects and units:

ESOL: Intro to Further Education (SCQF Level 2)

Focus on English for daily communication and the transition from school to college.

Includes:

  • Productive & Receptive Skills 
  • Language Awareness 
  • Study & Digital Skills 
  • Employability 
  • SQA ESOL National 2

ESOL: Entry to Further Education (SCQF Level 3)

Build confidence in English and prepare for further education or training.

Includes:

  • Productive & Receptive Skills 
  • Language Awareness 
  • Study & Digital Skills 
  • Employability 
  • SQA ESOL National 3

ESOL with Core Skills (SCQF Level 4)

Develop English along with key skills for study and work, including ICT and numeracy.

Includes:

  • Productive & Receptive Skills 
  • Language Awareness 
  • ICT  
  • Numeracy 
  • Employability  
  • SQA ESOL National 4

ESOL with STEM (SCQF Level 5)

Combine English with science, digital, and numeracy skills to prepare for further study or vocational courses.

Includes:

  • Productive & Receptive Skills
  • Language Awareness  
  • ICT 
  • Maths 
  • Science (Biology)
  • Employability 
  • SQA ESOL National 5

🟢 Please note: course units are subject to change.

Entry requirements

✅ You will be invited to a short interview and level test after applying

✅ This helps us find the best level for you

Career Opportunities

These courses help you:

🎓 Move on to further ESOL study or vocational courses

💬 Communicate better in work and education

💡 Gain confidence and essential skills for your future

Future prospects

Depending on your level, you can progress to:

  • The next level of ESOL study
  • Vocational courses at college (such as Business or Childcare)
  • Employment or apprenticeships
  • Higher Education after completing advanced ESOL qualifications

Other Courses You Might Consider

Find out about our ESOL Department
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