Bolton College

FREE Adult English Classes

Looking for employment or a promotion at work?

Exploring your options for further study at Bolton College or university?

Eager to help your children with homework?

If the answer is yes, then an English qualification is vital!

We have a range of FREE* courses on offer so whatever your circumstances, ability or confidence level, we’ll tailor learning to help you get to where you want to be.

*Subject to terms and conditions, courses may be FREE up to the attainment of a grade 4 at GCSE, or equivalent grade C.

Course Information

Course Type:

Adult

Study Mode:

Various

Qualification:

Functional Skills & GCSE

Location:

Various Centres

Course Level:

Beginner to GCSE

Course Code:

Course Length:

Start Date:

Various

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Looking for employment or a promotion at work?

Exploring your options for further study at Bolton College or university?

Eager to help your children with homework?

If the answer is yes, then an English qualification is vital!

We have a range of FREE* courses on offer so whatever your circumstances, ability or confidence level, we’ll tailor learning to help you get to where you want to be.

*Subject to terms and conditions, courses may be FREE up to the attainment of a grade 4 at GCSE, or equivalent grade C.

To get started, you’ll need to complete an informal ‘Welcome to’ session. This is a simple step to ensure we find the right course for you.

Please book your ‘Welcome to’ session in advance by clicking here.

If you need assistance with booking or prefer to discuss your options with someone first, please call 01204 482 000.

Open Events are your chance to experience Bolton College first-hand.

Register for one of the events below to chat to tutors, explore our facilities, and find out more about our amazing courses.

  • Wednesday 15th October 2025, 5pm-7pm
  • Tuesday 18th November 2025, 5pm-7pm
  • Monday 15th December 2025, 5pm-7pm
  • Wednesday 9th February 2026, 5pm-7pm
  • Thursday 12th March 2026, 5pm-7pm
  • Tuesday 12th May 2026, 5pm-7pm
  • Thursday 18th June 2026, 5pm-7pm
  • Walk In Day, Thursday 2nd July 2026, 9am-4pm

Visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/events to find an event and register.

We also offer FREE classes in Maths - to learn more, visit https://www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/courses/free-adult-maths-classes/.

English and maths classes - for those who want that grade or confidence boost.

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Term Dates

Autumn Term 2025

Important Dates
Term Time
Start: Monday 8th September 2025
End: Friday 19th December 2025		Half Term
Start: Monday 27th October 2025
End: Friday 31st October 2025

 

Staff Development Days (no classes):
Wednesday 20 August 2025 and Thursday 9th October 2025

All Staff Meeting: Thursday 9th October 2025

Public Holidays:
Thursday 25th December 2025, Friday 26th December 2025 and Wednesday 1st January 2026

Spring Term 2026

Important Dates
Term Time
Start: Monday 5th January 2026
End: Thursday 2nd April 2026		Half Term
Start: Monday 16th February 2026
End: Friday 20th February 2026

Staff Development Day (no classes):
Wednesday 4th February 2026

Public Holidays:
Friday 3rd April 2026 and Monday 6th April 2026

Summer Term 2026

Important Dates
Term Time
Start: Monday 20th April 2026
End: Friday 3rd July 2026		Half Term
Start: Monday 25th May 2026
End: Friday 29th May 2026

Staff Development Day (all College sites):
Wednesday 8th July 2026

Public Holidays:
Monday 4th May and Monday 25th May 2026

IMPORTANT: Please can parents and students book holidays during half term break only.

Enrolment

Thinking of joining Bolton College?

Take a look at the enrolment times below and drop in on a day and time that suits you.
Our friendly staff will be on hand to support you every step of the way. All the information you need for enrolling at our centres is listed below - we’re here to help!

What to bring:

For 16–18 Year Olds:

    • Proof of ID
  • GCSE qualifications on entry – results slip or certificates (if already achieved)
  • A parent or guardian if you’d like someone with you

For Adults:

  • Proof of ID
  • Qualifications on entry – results slip or certificates (if already achieved)
  • Proof of address
  • Evidence of any benefits you receive
  • Proof of residency status (e.g. visa, immigration documents)

Deane Road Campus Opening Hours – Deane Road, BL3 5BG

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Deane & Derby Enrolment Times – Ethel Street, BL3 5EH

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Enrolment9.00am–4.00pm9.00am–4.00pm9.00am–4.00pm9.00am–4.00pm9.00am–12.00pm

Brownlow Fold Enrolment Times – Eskrick Street, BL1 3EF

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Enrolment9.00am–4.00pm9.00am–4.00pm9.00am–4.00pm9.00am–6.30pm9.00am–12.00pm

Farnworth Library Enrolment Times – Market Street, BL4 7PG

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Enrolment10.00am–3.30pm10.00am–3.30pm9.30am–2.45pm10.00am–3.30pm10.00am–12.00pm
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ESOL Adult Form

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If you need support or have any enquiries, please contact us with by telephone: 01204 482 000 or by email: ESOL.Email@boltoncc.ac.uk

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ESOL Young People Form

If you need help filling out this form please speak to our friendly staff. Please note this course is designed for 16-18 year old learners only. If you are aged 19+ please access our Adult ESOL course.

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‘Explore, excel, experience’

Students seeking a work placement can visit the Job Shop to meet with a work placement officer who will help and advise them on how to source a work placement to complement their study programme or T Level.

Discover more about our work placement opportunities for students.

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Bolton College is home to a talented pool of students who have received training in diverse sectors. 

Employers who welcome a study programme or T Level student into their workplace will benefit from skilled workers eager to learn and develop, at no cost to the business. 

Hours will be tailored to accommodate the employer, from a short period or an extended timeframe across multiple weeks. 

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‘Real work, real growth’

Apprenticeships are open to all ages and are all about real work, in a real company, training to get the skills companies really want – with a guaranteed salary!

If you’d like to become an apprentice, you can visit our Job Shop to meet with an Employer Engagement Advisor and receive tailored support and advice on how to apply for vacancies.

Alternatively, you can view our Apprenticeship online to discover the range of Apprenticeships we offer, from Business to Teaching.

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Employers can contact the Job Shop to advertise their Apprenticeship vacancies, and to also meet with Employer Engagement Advisors to assist them in identifying Apprenticeship Standards to advertise. To learn more about what our Job Shop offers, access our employer page.

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‘Bridging success’

Bolton College is proud to work with a variety of businesses and organisations throughout Bolton and the North West, and we welcome these stakeholders to share our Job Shop space.

Stakeholders that provide job seeking support and careers advice and guidance can book a regular space in the Job Shop to meet with visitors. These visitors will then be able to enquire about the career and job-seeking activities these stakeholders offer.

‘Your path to employment’

Bolton College Job Shop isn’t just for Bolton College’s students – it’s for members of the public too!

Anyone can visit the Job Shop if they need help with updating their CV; careers advice and guidance; or tailored support in identifying industries they wish to work in.

Visitors will also receive guidance on relevant courses to apply for, assisting them with their employability and closing any skills gaps in their CV. 

If you are an adult looking for work in Bolton and the surrounding areas, we have courses that can help you to create a CV and also show you how to complete application forms to ensure the best possible chance of securing an interview. For further information about these courses, please contact the job.shop@boltoncc.ac.uk.

You can join our mailing list where we send out details of current vacancies in the local area. To join this mailing list, you will just need to complete a quick online questionnaire to give us an idea of the type of work you are looking for / hours etc. 

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‘Your Launchpad to Success’

Bolton College Job Shop is a talent hub linking our students to top businesses, kick-starting journeys toward success. 

Dedicated Work Placement Officers, Careers Advisors and an onsite Business Development Team are on hand to offer:

  • Careers information, advice and guidance
  • Tailored 1:1 support
  • Job matching and job search activity
  • Mock interviews
  • Professional profile building
  • Advice and guidance on how to source your own work placement

This means that when it comes to bridging the skills gap, our students are the sought-after professionals that employers crave.

Enrolment & Attendance Certificate

If you are a student wishing to apply for an Enrolment & Attendance Certificate to help with your claim for a Council Tax discount or, you are a parent/carer needing a Certificate to help with your claim for Child or Housing Benefit please complete the form below.

All Certificates will be emailed directly to the relevant Council department. You must provide us with the correct email address for the Council department asking for the information. If you are a learner aged over 18, we may need to contact your Tutor regarding the number of hours you study.

Please note: the details on the form below must match the information we have on your learner (or child’s learner) record. If it does not, we may be unable to produce a Certificate. However, we will contact you if this happens. We cannot produce Certificates until you/your child has been attending classes for at least 4 consecutive weeks.

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‘Where employers meet talent’

Bolton College Job Shop is a resource for employers to share vacancies they are currently recruiting for. Vacancies are displayed on the College’s vacancies pages as well as on the interactive screens located in the heart of our Job Shop, access by our students and members of the public.

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Applicants interested in any of the vacancies will be able to apply using the Job Shop’s computers. Vacancies will also be shared with Bolton College’s talent pool – students who have already expressed an interest in a vacancy and are seeking work.

Employers can also liaise with the Job Shop’s Employer Engagement Advisors to identify gaps in their recruitment and/or workforce. Working together, learning opportunities will be identified from the College’s course offer, thereby addressing and helping to close any skills gaps.