English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Are you looking for work but need to improve your English? Then our Coventry Language and Integration Project (CLIP) is for you!

We offer two different intensive ESOL for Work courses, both centrally located near the city centre.

• 6-week course (for Entry 3 or Level 1 learners), Mon-Thu, 9:30 am till 2:30 pm
• 13-week course (for Entry 2 or Entry 3 learners), Mon-Thu, 9:15 am – 11:45 am

Who can join?

• Your English should be Entry 2, Entry 3 or Level 1.
• You should be looking for work.
• You need to meet the WMCA eligibility criteria.

What will you get?

English Language Support

• English grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary for jobs
• Better communication skills for working in UK

Employment Support

• Get help with job search, applications, writing UK-style CVs and cover letters
• Build confidence for interviews and workplace communications
• Receive guidance on qualifications and skills, including support in finding work related courses
• Understand UK work experiences and health and safety requirements

Wrap-Around Integration Support

• Guidance on housing, healthcare, higher education, and community resources to support your settlement in the UK

Why should you sign up?

• Over 50% of past clients secured employment
• Fast track your career with expert employment coaching
• Improve your English to boost confidence and communication in employment related settings

How to join

To join you need to attend an ESOL assessment. Please email AESclip@coventry.gov.uk to book an appointment.

Don’t forget to bring ID to your appointment.

• If you are a UK National, please bring your birth certificate, driving licence or British passport.
• If you are an EU citizen, please bring your passport/ID card and a share code generated within the last 90 days.
• if you are currently seeking Asylum, please bring your ARC card and Aspen card (if applicable).
• Otherwise, you will need to generate a sharecode for your online eVisa document to prove your residency status. 
• (If you have not yet applied for your eVisa, please bring your residence permit (BRP), passport with visa or whatever documentation you have that shows your residency status.)