Two mandatory units which equate to 16 SCQF credit points:
- Language and Learning in ESOL
- Developing ESOL: Tutoring Skills
If you would like to do this course, please book through an assessment centre. Find out more: bit.ly/42Cuo6P
The Professional Development Award: An Introduction to Tutoring English to Speakers of Other Languages (ITESOL) (SCQF Level 6), is for those working with English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) learners, but who may have no prior recognised ESOL teaching/tutoring qualifications.
It is also appropriate for teachers and lecturers of other subjects who have ESOL learners in their classes and wish to develop a broader understanding of issues related to English language development and the impact on their teaching/tutoring.
This ITESOL PDA is designed to:
The course will run for two hours a week in the evening, over the academic year from September 2024 to June 2025, and delivery will be a blended approach of in class and online provision.
Two mandatory units which equate to 16 SCQF credit points:
Apply for this course – email your interest to Business and Communities Admin - business.communities@forthvalley.ac.uk
Course places are only secured after payment/funding has been arranged.
As per the College Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, tuition fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances. Refunds will only be given if the course is cancelled or significantly altered by the College. Refer to our Tuition Fee and Withdrawal Procedure Information on the College website.
Student Paying Fees
Fees of less than £100 must be paid in full. Payment by instalment is available, provided the course fee is greater than £100. You can access a direct debit form here
An initial 30% deposit is required in order to secure your place. Instalments can be paid via direct debit over the duration of the course, up to a maximum of a 4-month period. You will not be able to apply online if paying by direct debit, please contact Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk.
Employer Paying Fees
If your employer is paying for your tuition fees, an Employer Agreement Form or letter from your employer must be submitted prior to or upon enrolment. You can access the Employer Agreement Form here and this should be returned to Evening Admissions -eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk
Fee Waiver
Some students may be eligible for a tuition fee waiver if in receipt of certain types of benefits. Fee waiver evidence must be submitted either before or upon enrolment. Refer to our Tuition and Fee Waiver Policy for further information.
You will not be able to apply online if using fee waiver, please contact Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk
ITA Funding
This course is eligible for ITA funding. You may be eligible if you are:
If you wish to use ITA funding towards the cost of this course, you must first apply for the ITA funding through the My World of Work website. ITA funding will cover up to £200 of course fees.
You will not be able to enrol for your course online if using ITA funding. Once you’ve applied for funding, you will receive a confirmation email from SDS and the college with instructions on how to book your course.
Falkirk Campus
Evening
17.00
19.00
Level 6
£250.00