ESOL and Business Administration aims to help those whose first language is not English to working successfully in an office environment, understand the role of the administrator, work in a customer-friendly way and achieve effective communication in the workplace. As part of this course, you will learn how to make and receive phone calls and take messages, understand company structures and functions within a business, create business documents, operate office equipment and apply for jobs and practice interview skills.
You will work towards achieving a Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Business Admin as well as improving your English skills in Speaking Listening, Reading and Writing with the opportunity to work towards City and Guild or Functional Skills qualifications in English. Students progress to higher-level office or business qualifications, other vocational qualifications, higher-level ESOL/English courses or to find work in administration.
To join the course you will need to be operating at ESOL Entry 3 or Level 1.
Entry requirements for this course are English at entry level 3, prior office knowledge or experience is not required.
- Exam fee: £0
- Material fee: £0
- Residential fee: £0
- Annual Tuition fee: £374 Annual Tuition fee: £0
After completing the course, you will be able to progress on to higher-level office skills or business administration courses or onto a career in Administration or Customer Care. Your tutors will provide guidance on future progression opportunities and they will also assist you with the application process should you wish to apply for courses at the next level.
Apply online via the College website, or if your school uses the Positive Steps @16 (PS16) application system please apply through this and speak to your careers advisor if you are unsure.
Course Overview
Course Code
P00142
Start Date
09/09/2025
Study Hours
Full time, full year
Duration
35
Start time
09:00 am
End time
15:00 pm
Campus
Ross Walk
Level
Level 1