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English, ESOL and Maths

Gain essential skills and qualifications in English and Maths for work and everyday life with our range of courses.

Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses aim 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 and gain the essential qualifications you need to advance in your career.

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English and Maths for Adults

Our part-time English and Maths courses are designed for adults and will give you skills and qualifications to improve your employment prospects and further study opportunities.

These courses are free to those aged 19+ that have not previously achieved a GCSE grade A*- C / grade 4 or higher.

All learners will complete an initial assessment prior to enrolment to ensure course suitability.

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How you apply for a course at EKC Ashford College

Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in

Explore our subject areas, and see which of our courses is right for you.

Step 2 – Apply

Apply for your chosen course via our website.

Step 3 – Come to an interview

Come along to an interview here at EKC Ashford College, where you can meet our team and enrol onto one of our courses.

“This is my sixth attempt at passing my Maths GCSE, and today I finally achieved just that.

“This means I’m now ready to study full-time at Canterbury Christ Church University for a degree in Child Nursing, which I am so excited for.

If you do not get the results you want, do not let a piece of paper define you. Seek support, ask for help and keep trying until you get what you want. If I had not stayed strong, or picked myself up again, I would never have achieved this.”

Chandrika
GCSE Maths | Achieved Grade 4

“I’ve always wanted to be a software developer, so I can start looking at T Level now that I have my English and Maths GCSEs.

“My advice to new students is to study hard and you will succeed.

“I’m definitely a more focused person since I started at College and this is because my teachers have given me all the support to be the best version of myself.”

Oluwaseye
GCSE Maths | Achieved Grade 7

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