Oldham Lifelong Learning
We strive to provide the right learning experience for adults as we work together to provide a supportive learning environment to meet the needs of all our learners. We can offer as much information, advice, guidance and support as you need, when you need it, including guidance from The National Careers Service and Get Oldham Working Team.
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Oldham Lifelong Learning- Oldham Centre
We are an Adult Education provider (19 years and older) and offer English as a Second Language to residents across the borough in order to help learners to improve their English language.
Services include:
Oldham Lifelong Learning Service offer a range of vocational and non-vocational provision at Pre Entry, Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1.
Learners can work towards the Ascentis Award in ESOL Speaking & Listening, Award in ESOL Reading and Award in ESOL Writing across the academic year.
Courses are either one or two classes per week. Courses are four mornings or four afternoons per week. The provision is offered to Pre Entry, Entry 1 and Entry 2 learners who are actively looking for work.
How to access:
You can access this service via GM ESOL website or Job Centre coach.
All applications are processed through the centralised GM ESOL Service website - https://gmesol.org/take-a-test/. You will then be invited for an initial assessment on site at one of our campuses and placed on the waiting list.
Job Centre Plus learners can be referred for an initial assessment via their work coach by contacting Margaret Manning on 0161 770 1531.
- English Language
- Online
- Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, The Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL
- Contact Email
- lifelong.learning@oldham.gov.uk
- 0800 525 956
- 0800 988 7061
- Service Capacity
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Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 17/03/25)
- Availability
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No schedules available.
Immigration Status: All
Minimum Age: 19
Region: Oldham
Available to jobseekers only
Languages: No information available
Oldham Lifelong Learning Service - Coldhurst
We are an Adult Education provider (19 years and older) and offer English as a Second Language to residents across the borough in order to help learners to improve their English language.
Fully accredited IAA (formerly ESOL) qualification from Entry 1 to Level 1 in speaking, listening, reading and writing. You can learn and practice skills needed for work.
Some courses offer an award in Employability.
How to access:
You can access this service via GM ESOL website or Job Centre coach.
All applications are processed through the centralised GM ESOL Service website - https://gmesol.org/take-a-test/. You will then be invited for an initial assessment on site at one of our campuses and placed on the waiting list.
Job Centre Plus learners can be referred for an initial assessment via their work coach by contacting Margaret Manning on 0161 770 1531.
- English Language
- Coldhurst Centre, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2HR
- Contact Email
- ecs.coldhurst.centre@oldham.gov.uk
- 0161 770 5187
- Service Capacity
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Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 17/03/25)
- Availability
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No schedules available.
Immigration Status: All
Minimum Age: 19
Region: Oldham
Languages: No information available
Oldham Lifelong Learning Service - Werneth Park
We are an Adult Education provider (19 years and older) and offer English as a Second Language to residents across the borough in order to help learners to improve their English language.
Fully accredited IAA (formerly ESOL) qualification from Entry 1 to Level 1 in speaking, listening, reading and writing. You can learn and practice skills needed for work.
Some courses offer an award in Employability.
How to access:
You can access this service via GM ESOL website or Job Centre coach.
All applications are processed through the centralised GM ESOL Service website - https://gmesol.org/take-a-test/. You will then be invited for an initial assessment on site at one of our campuses and placed on the waiting list.
Job Centre Plus learners can be referred for an initial assessment via their work coach by contacting Margaret Manning on 0161 770 1531.
- English Language
- Werneth Park Centre, Frederick Street, Werneth, Oldham, OL8 1RB
- Contact Email
- wernethpark@oldham.gov.uk
- 0161 770 8265
- Service Capacity
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Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 17/03/25)
- Availability
-
No schedules available.
Immigration Status: All
Minimum Age: 19
Region: Oldham
Languages: No information available