Step 1 - Create a Belfast Met account. New students must create a Belfast Met account using the link below. It is recommended that you create the account before the courses open for registration. Please remember your login details.
www.ebsontrackprospect.belfastmet.ac.uk
Step 2 - Apply for an ESOL course via the link provided below once applications open (applications will close when we have reached our maximum number). Please note: You do not need to come into the college to make your ESOL course application. This can be completed at home on your mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Step 3 - Check your email for instructions on how to complete your online diagnostic assessment.
Step 4 - Enrolment appointment will be sent out to you.
You must be at least 16 years old on 01/07/2024 to study ESOL / ELT at Belfast Metropolitan College from September 2025 – June 2026.
Applications for 25/26 will open on Tuesday 5th August at 2pm.
All new students must complete a diagnostic assessment before the start of the course to check your level of English. Once completed and processed, our ESOL / ELT staff will contact you. The information and link to complete the diagnostic assessment will be sent to your personal email address after your ESOL course application has been submitted.
If you cannot complete the online Flash Academy assessment or experience any issues, please contact us immediately by calling 02890 265040 or emailing ESOL@belfastmet.ac.uk.
Please see below videos in various languages informing you of the process.
The College has created a new ESOL hub located in Millfield>.
This campus is right in the centre of Belfast near Castle Court.
We will have a new dedicated space for ESOL with classrooms, office space and student facilities.
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We take great pride in providing first class training and education and we are confident that Belfast Met will be the right choice for you. Many teaching staff within the centre are experienced and have in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of teaching methods. We are proud of our relaxed and supportive learning environment where you will be made to feel comfortable learning a new language or improving the language skills which you have already acquired.
Belfast Met is committed to excellence in every way. We pride ourselves on providing a complete student experience – in addition to a varied curriculum offering, we nurture your personal development and have a wide range of support services to assist you upon your educational journey. All of our tutors have a passion for languages and foreign cultures and will create opportunities to share this with you, should you decide to join us.
Belfast Met was awarded the 1st College of Sanctuary status in Northern Ireland on 15th May 2019.
Belfast Met has a long history of providing English language courses.
- The ESOL International qualifications programme is more 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.
Class size is set at a maximum of 20 students, although the average class size is often lower. Our campuses are well equipped with interactive whiteboards and audio equipment to provide you with the best possible learning experience.
Our enthusiastic, well-qualified and dedicated team of ESOL/ EFL teachers have experience of teaching both locally and internationally. Many of our teachers have post-graduate level qualifications in English language teaching.
Please note that all new students must take an assessment before enrolment can be completed (please go to the ESOL Assessment & Enrolment tab).
At what age can I start studying at the college?
You must be 16 years old or over on 1 July 2025.
What if I am not able to read, write or speak English?
You will still need to make an application.
Please see videos below of application and enrolment information in various languages.