Waterford Adult Education Service

English Language Classes (ESOL)

English Language provision within the VEC is available in both Adult Education Centres, in Ozanam Street and Railway Square, as well as in primary and secondary schools and Asylum Seeker Hostels in Waterford.

Classes are provided for all levels of English Language Learners from Complete Beginners, CEF A0, to Upper Intermediate, CEF C1 and all categories of students from Stamp 4 holders, Migrant Workers,  Asylum Seekers, Refugees, Parents of school going non-national children, Unemployed non-nationals etc.

Progression is measured in terms of language level and FETAC level; learners of ESOL can progress from FETAC level 2 to 5 over a number of years. ‘Preparation for IELTS’ courses are also available.

The language learned in these classes is used for a variety of purposes which include, social and cultural integration, access to the Irish work force, promotion in the work place, access to further and higher education courses, helping with their children’s homework, enabling confidence in using the language and providing a sense of achievement.

For all English Language enquiries, please come into the centre to see Sally Cunningham in The Adult Education, Ozanam Street, on Wednesdays from 6-9pm

Or Call 051-854756 or Email englishlanguagewaterford@yahoo.ie

 

A number of English Language Summer Schools will be taking place in the Adult Education Centre Ozanam Street and the Adult Education Centre Railway Square this summer. Please click here for further detail of summer schools.

 

Registration and Assessment for English Language Classes September 2013 will take place in the Adult Education Centre Ozanam on the following dates.

Tuesday September 3rd 10am to 1pm.

Wednesday September 4th 10am to 1pm and 6pm to 9pm.

Thursday September 5th 10am to 1pm.

Please note: registration and Assessment takes a minimum,

 

English Language (ESOL) Classes are offered at the following levels;

Registrations are open to:

• Asylum Seekers - FREE classes held in AEC Railway Square
• Refugees
• Migrant Workers
• The Unemployed

Semester 1: Sept - Dec 2013

Semester 2: Jan - April 2014

Semester 3: April - July 2014

All students must complete a minimum of 3 semesters before the can sit FETAC examinations.

For further information contact:

Sally Cunningham,
Adult Education Centre, Ozanam Street.
T: 051-854756 F: 051-871448 E: englishlanguagewaterford@yahoo.ie