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Southwark’s ESOL route: choose the level before the timetable
Southwark’s English for Speakers of Other Languages provision starts with a skills assessment. A suitable level matters more than picking a convenient class title from an old enrolment notice.
Assessment comes first
The council describes learning from pre-entry to Level 2 across speaking, listening, reading and writing.
It requires a skills assessment before choosing the appropriate course.
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- 21 October 2026; not live booking inventory
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Do not turn up on an old date
The page includes appointment-based assessment arrangements at the Thomas Calton Centre.
Book and confirm the current opportunity with the provider; September enrolment dates are not a new invitation to arrive unannounced in October.
Ask about fees and the weekly pattern
Funding and fee eligibility depend on circumstances.
Check the actual course, location, attendance requirements and costs before committing. This guide has not assessed a learner’s level or established that a place is available on a particular class.
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