University of St Andrews

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

This web page provides resources for University staff, their partner or family members, whose first language is not English and who wish to develop their spoken or written English.

ESOL courses can help you:

• improve your English language level
• get ready for the Life in the UK Test
• prepare a British citizenship application.

You can visit the following websites for more information on ESOL courses and resources:

• Scottish Qualifications Authority ESOL courses
• British Council ESOL
• Fife Council's ESOL Service

BBC Learning English also offers helpful resources to help you improve your English language skills.

Colleges providing ESOL courses

You may also want to contact any of the following colleges to ask for more details about their ESOL courses:

• Elmwood College
• Fife College
• Dundee City Council
• Dundee & Angus College (ESOL+CELTA)
• Perth College
• City of Edinburgh Council
• Edinburgh College