ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages
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Course overview
Learn how to support and care for others while improving your English communication skills.
This full-time NQ Level 4 Care with ESOL course introduces you to the basic knowledge and skills needed to work in Health, Social Care, or Childcare. At the same time, you’ll continue to develop your English language and communication (ESOL) skills.
You’ll learn about human development, care values, and social influences while taking part in practical learning such as First Aid and communication exercises. This course is an ideal first step if you want to study or work in the care sector in the future.
This course is ideal for:
- Learners whose first language is not English
- Students interested in working in health, childcare, or social care
- Those who want to build confidence in verbal and written communication while learning about care work
- Learners planning to progress to higher-level care qualifications
What you will learn
You’ll study a mix of practical and theory-based topics that give you a strong foundation in care and communication, including:
- Human Development and Behaviour – understand how people grow and change
- Investigating Services Assignment – learn about health and care services in your community
- Social Influences – explore how society affects health and wellbeing
- Values and Principles – study the standards and ethics of care work
- First Aid – learn basic emergency response and safety skills
- Communication – improve speaking, listening, reading and writing for care settings
- ESOL for Employability (Level 5) – build English for work and study in the care sector
You’ll take part in classroom discussions, group projects, and reflective activities that help connect theory to real-life practice.
Entry requirements
✅ SQA ESOL National 4 or equivalent qualification (click here to see equivalent qualifications)
✅ Attendance at an interview
✅ A personal statement that must include:
- Why you want to study Health and Social Care
- The type of care work you hope to do
- The skills and qualities you think make a good care worker — and why
Career Opportunities
This course helps you take your first steps toward a career in:
💖 Social Care
🏥 Health Care
👶 Childcare
💬 Support Work
You’ll develop communication, empathy, and teamwork skills that are essential in every care role.
Future prospects
After completing this course, you can progress to:
- NQ Health and Social Care (Level 5)
- Other National 5 programmes at Glasgow Kelvin College
- Further ESOL or vocational study leading to employment in care services
