ESOL, English & Maths
If you want to improve your speaking, listening, reading, writing, and maths skills our accredited courses will give you the boost you need.
Find out more information about the courses we offer and apply below.
YEFE and EHE
Youth Entry to Further Education (YEFE) is a full-time study programme for native speakers of English covering Entry Level to GCSE level.
Elective Home Education (EHE) is a part-time pre-GCSE and GCSE study programme for native speakers of English. Find out more about these courses and apply below.

Fatoumata
Fatoumata says that the Lewisham College ESOL department has given her social skills as well as language skills and has taught her how to interact with a wide variety of cultures – essential skills for her current job working in a large, busy London Hotel.

Janet Kissi
The classes are fun. I really enjoy coming to college to learn. I am happy and I am on the right path to achieve my dream.

Zita Obakponovwe
"Lewisham Southwark College prepared me well for university in many ways. It gave me confidence in vital skills like writing, which are really important on a degree course, and sparked my creativity."

Amal Shuluh
Since I have started on the course my maths has improved a lot. On some of my tests I have even scored 100%. My teacher has been very helpful and he does everything he can to help us understand and learn in class. I am very grateful to him for all the help.
Key information
We want to get you on a course and working towards your career as soon as possible. But there are some things you need to know...