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Belfast Met has a long history of providing English language courses in Belfast. We offer two types of programmes, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)Skills for Life and ESOL International qualifications/EFL Cambridge programme.
The ESOL Skills for Life programme is suitable for economic migrants, refugees and asylum seekers who intend to reside in Northern Ireland.
The ESOL International qualifications programme is suitable for those learners who come to Northern Ireland to study English for a specific reason, such as career or academic opportunities. We are proud to have been accredited by the British Council for the teaching of this programme since 2010. These courses lead to Cambridge International qualifications such as PET, FCE, CAE and CPE and we also provide IELTS Academic Preparation courses.
It costs nothing to get your Maths, English and ICT qualifications at Belfast Met.
Essential Skills are the most important and useful skills we all need to succeed in education, work and everyday life. At Belfast Met, you can get qualifications in English, Maths and ICT while you are completing your course.
Our Essential Skills programme means that learning in these key areas takes place alongside your full-time study. We offer Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2, and ICT at Levels 1 and 2
Get the basics or take the next step. At Belfast Met it is free.
The Belfast Business School is dedicated to ‘leading the city to work’ and offer a diverse range of relevant part time programmes delivering skills aligned to economic growth.
These programmes range across a wide variety of vocational areas and are suited to the learner who wishes to attend on a part time basis including day release and evening attendance modes.
Many of these programmes have also been designed to include an element of Blended learning to facilitate the part time learner through a flexible and supportive delivery model.
Working with a range of professional awarding bodies such as ILM, ATI, CIM, CIPD and CIPS, our team will support your professional skills and career development through the attainment of an industry relevant professional qualification.
Belfast Met is offering FREE places on a range of accredited short courses and programmes.
These courses have been designed to provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities, focused on supporting individuals to engage in learning and improve the skills profile of our local workforce.
Part-Time Study
Belfast Met is all about making it easy for you to learn, with a huge choice of part-time courses that let you combine study with work, family and other commitments. Whether your goal is getting new skills and interests, returning to study, or achieving further qualifications, our flexible approach helps make it possible.
We offer a wide range of part-time programmes to match every need and interest, from leisure classes to university level. With 4 main campuses and many additional learning centres, plus an extensive line-up of courses and times, we have more choices to help you find a time and place that suits you.
Every learner is very welcome at Belfast Met. We’re here to work with you to increase your aspirations, be it personal development or career advancement, and give you the skills to reach your full potential. All in supportive and enjoyable atmosphere that provides a rich learning experience.