GM ESOL Last updated 26/01/26

GM ESOL

GM ESOL is a web based gateway to access ESOL across Greater Manchester.

Covered areas:

• Manchester
• Tameside (Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge, Dukinfield, Audenshaw, Denton, Droylsden). Email us at esol@tameside to enquire about ESOL courses
• Salford
• Rochdale
• Bury
• Trafford
• Oldham
• Stockport
• Bolton. Email us at esol@bolton.gov.uk to enquire about ESOL courses
• Wigan

How to access:

You will need to complete a short application. We will then contact you to arrange an assessment for an ESOL class in your local area.  

To apply click here: https://gmesol.org/take-a-test/ . Then click on the link for the area where you live to apply for an ESOL assessment.

We don’t currently have an ESOL Hub in Tameside.

You can practise English online while you are waiting for your assessment or for a place on a course.

Category:
  • Employability
  • English Language
Referral Type:
  • Phone
  • Self Referral
Address
Contact Email

esol@manchester.gov.uk

Service Capacity

Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 26/01/26)

Availability

No schedules available.

Eligibility

Immigration Status: All

Minimum Age: 19

Region: Greater Manchester

Interpreters

None available