Oldham Lifelong Learning

We are an Adult Education provider (19 years and older) and offer English as a Second Language to residents across the borough in order to help learners to improve their English language.

Our provision is based across three main centres:

• Coldhurst Lifelong Learning Centre, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2HR

• Oldham Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL

• Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre, Frederick Street, Werneth, Oldham, OL8 1RB

Services include:

Oldham Lifelong Learning Service offer a range of vocational and non-vocational provision at Pre Entry, Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1.

Learners can work towards the Ascentis Award in ESOL Speaking & Listening, Award in ESOL Reading and Award in ESOL Writing across the academic year.

Courses are either one or two classes per week. Courses are four mornings or four afternoons per week. The provision is offered to Pre Entry, Entry 1 and Entry 2 learners who are actively looking for work.

How to access:

You can access this service via GM ESOL website or Job Centre coach.

All applications are processed 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.

Job Centre Plus learners can be referred for an initial assessment via their work coach by contacting Margaret Manning on 0161 770 1531.