
Welcome to Berkshire School of English and Educafe Community Learning 2022-2023
New students are invited to come to Educafe Chatty Corner at Newbury Library every Wednesday to register and sign-up for English Courses 2022-2023. Students can join anytime.
Courses
Courses run throughout the year, online and face-to-face. Face-to-face courses take place in public buildings like schools, the library, Town Hall, or Family Hubs. Courses are available here:
- Newbury
- Thatcham
- Calcot
- Online
What to expect
Our courses bring the English language to life through motivating, up-to-date, weekly, topic-based lessons.
Lessons are delivered ‘live’ online or face-to-face by our fully qualified English language teachers.
We use traditional language teaching methodology together with innovative digital technology to generate a fully immersive language learning experience.
Learners develop and improve their reading, writing, speaking, listening and essential grammar skills. These can immediately and confidently be used in everyday, real-life situations.
We have different courses for everyone at all levels, click to read more:
No Exam
UPPER INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED C1 (Level 1 & 2)
Understanding Children’s Homework – A guide to ESOL English and Maths for Parents
Progression
We believe in real English for real lives and work. Our courses recognise language that really matters to learners. We focus on the individual’s personal achievement and progression.
All courses support learners into Further Education, training and employment with emphasis placed on the literacy, language and digital skills needed to fully understand and engage with the local and wider community.
Eligibility
Most of our courses are FREE. Learners need to live in Reading or West Berkshire and to be UK Citizens, hold Settled Status and be entitled to UK Public Funds. We will need to seeBiometric Visa and proof of address. Asylum seekers need to have been resident in the UK for six-months before applying for a course. Please bring these documents with you to register for a course. Learners who are unsure can contact us for more details.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 14th September at Newbury Library 11am – 2pm.
Best wishes
Clare Middleton