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English, ESOL and Maths

Gain essential skills and qualifications in English, Maths and English as a Second Language, for work and everyday life with our range of courses.

Please note: If you are a school leaver studying a full time course, you can study English and Maths alongside your chosen subject area.

Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course aims to improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills relating to the English language.

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Learn in a supportive environment

Develop your skills in a friendly environment with dedicated, supportive teachers who will give you the confidence to succeed.

By choosing to study with us, we’ll ensure you gain the essential qualifications you need to advance in your career.

ESOL Courses

We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses for those aged 16-18 years old.

Our courses will help you to learn English for work, study and everyday life.

You will develop English language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

ESOL Cross-College Cricket Competition

Over 100 students from across East Kent Colleges Group recently came together in Canterbury for the Group’s first cross-college English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) cricket tournament.

The event gave learners the chance to compete against each other in a friendly but energetic tournament.

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How you apply for a course at EKC Dover College

Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in

Explore our range of subject areas on our website and find a course that interests you.

Step 2 – Apply

Click ‘Apply’ and then follow the steps on the Kent Choices application portal.

Step 3 – Come to an Applicant Day

Come along to an Applicant Day in College, where you’ll discover what studying is like and if the course is right for you.

Hear from our students

Rowven – GCSE Maths

“Achieving a grade 5 in Maths has made all my hard work worth it.

“I applied to College and joined through Open Enrolment which meant I started slightly later than the other students. I was very against doing my Maths when I started for this reason, but my teachers encouraged me.

“I’m continuing I.T at the College now and it’s just such a relief to not worry about Maths ever again and focus on my future.”

We’re part of six community-based colleges

Our mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic and social prosperity of the diverse communities we serve.