PROGRAMME

ESOL Into Employment

Improving English is the enabler. Increased independence, progression and employment are the outcomes.

Who This Programme Is For

ESOL Into Employment is designed for adults whose first language is not English and who face language and confidence barriers to finding sustainable work. Many participants already have real skills and experience – what they often lack is the opportunity to demonstrate them in English, in a UK workplace context.

Participants often face a combination of barriers at once: limited workplace English, low confidence engaging with employers, unfamiliarity with UK recruitment processes and limited digital skills for modern job searching. This programme addresses these together, rather than treating English tuition and employability support as separate journeys.

Classroom

How The Programme Is Structured

A single programme that brings English tuition, digital skills and employability support together, built around each participant’s starting point.

Initial Assessment

Understanding each participant’s starting point, current English level and goals before the programme begins.

Practical English

Speaking, listening, reading and writing built around real workplace situations, not classroom theory.

Workplace Communication

Building the confidence to communicate clearly in professional and workplace settings.

Digital Capability

Core digital skills needed for today’s job search, applications and workplace tools.

Employability & Job Search

CV writing, applications and job-search skills tailored to each participant’s goals.

Employer Interaction & Progression

Real employer engagement building toward a personalised action and progression plan.

The Evidence

140+

ESOL learners supported in the last six months

11

ESOL cohorts delivered

9

geographical areas

86%

programme completion

+23%

average improvement in English (speaking, listening, reading and writing)

20%

average employment outcome

Individual cohorts have achieved employment outcomes of up to 33%.

Talk To Us About ESOL Delivery

Delivered in partnership with employment, skills and community organisations across England. Get in touch to discuss cohorts, mobilisation and outcomes.