Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES)
Our wide variety of courses cover lots of subjects including essential skills, English, maths and digital, as well as vocational courses in health and social care, and education, which are aimed at helping adults gain qualifications to help them move closer to the jobs market.
We also have a programme for learners with additional education needs, a very large ESOL provision for speakers of other languages and community learning courses that encourage people to become engaged and active in their local community.
Most of the courses that we offer are free and we have a dedicated and accredited careers and progression service.
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Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES) - MAES
The Manchester Adult Education Service offers ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses designed to help non-native speakers improve their English skills. These courses are aimed at adults from diverse backgrounds, including migrants, refugees, and anyone looking to enhance their language abilities for work or everyday life.
The ESOL courses focus on key language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. For example, learners can participate in classes that help them communicate effectively in various situations, such as at work, school, or during social interactions.
In addition to language instruction, the Manchester Adult Education Service provides information about further education, job training, and other community resources. This holistic approach helps learners not only improve their English but also gain confidence and skills for a better future in the UK. Overall, the service aims to empower individuals by fostering their language development and integration into the community.
How to access:
All applications are process 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.
- English Language
- Self Referral
- Contact Email
- maes.info@manchester.gov.uk
- 0161 219 6733
- Service Capacity
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Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 09/12/24)
- Availability
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No schedules available.
Immigration Status: All
Minimum Age: 19
Region: Greater Manchester
Conversational English: Open to all. ESOL Adult Learning: + Asylum Seekers must be in the UK for at least 6 months. + Must have AEB Funding Eligibility. + Must not have previously completed the course you are wanting to enrol on.
None available