HFALS :: English, ESOL, Maths & Family Learning

We offer a range of courses designed to build the skills needed in order to progress.

English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

These courses are for people whose first language is not English. Classes cover speaking and listening, reading and writing and learners can develop their English language including grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. You will learn how to talk about everyday topics and use English in your daily life.

Most classes are Trinity accredited and you will have the opportunity to gain a qualification. Our ESOL courses are delivered at our centres in Hammersmith (Macbeth Centre) and Shepherd’s Bush (Uxbridge Road) and also at a range of community settings in the borough.

Please note that if you register for an ESOL course you are expected to attend all your classes, complete the course and sit your exams if required.

For more information go to English for speakers of other languages (ESOL).

Functional skills & GCSE English and Maths courses

These courses are for people who need a Functional Skills qualification or a GCSE in order to get into work or further education and training. Our GCSE courses are also for you if you already have a GCSE below a grade 4 and want to improve your grade. We have 16 week courses from entry level up to L2 and they are all accredited by Pearson Edexcel. They are currently delivered at Macbeth Centre in Hammersmith part time in the daytime or evenings.

Please note that if you register for one of these courses you are expected to attend all your classes, complete the course and sit your exams if required.

For more information go to English and Maths courses

Family Learning

Family Learning is part of wider community learning provision, supporting parents and carers to engage with their children, to understand more about their children’s learning, improve self-confidence and skills for life, by providing inclusive learning opportunities for families. For many, this is a first step towards further learning, voluntary work and/or paid employment. The Family Learning programme facilitates appropriate and achievable progression pathways within Skills for Life Functional Skills English, Maths and ESOL.

We offer a broad range of taster sessions, activity courses and half term events. These include pottery, puppetry, piano, cookery, seasonal activities and more. Please see our website for details.

ESOL, English and Maths courses require an interview before enrolling.

Please only book an interview if you can attend the scheduled date and time. If you have booked an interview and can no longer attend then please call 020 8753 3600 to cancel your session.