Courses

English Language Courses

English as a Foreign Language, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

We offer a range of full and part time day and evening classes for EFL (international) and ESOL (resident) learners. As an EFL student, you will have the opportunity to study alongside learners from all over the world to improve your spoken and written English, achieve one of the qualifications below, and progress onto other courses. Our qualified team of lecturers are trained to recognise and meet your individual needs.

English Language Qualifications

“The Cambridge ESOL exams are known and recognised all over the English-speaking world by schools, universities, private and public sector employers. Success in a Cambridge ESOL exam provides you with an internationally recognised certificate showing the level you have attained in English” (www.britishcouncil.org)

PET (Preliminary English Test) - Lower intermediate Level
This examination is roughly equivalent to the Council of Europe threshold level, and covers the basic language needed in an English speaking environment.

FCE (First Certificate in English) - Upper intermediate Level
FCE is the most widely taken of all Cambridge examinations and is recognised throughout the world as proof of language ability at upper intermediate level.

CAE (Certificate of Advanced English)
“The Certificate in Advanced English is set at Level C1 of the Council of Europe Common Framework for modern languages. Learners at this level are expected to be able to use the structures of English with ease and fluency. At this level learners are expected to cope in most situations that would arise in an English-speaking country, socially, professionally and in higher education.”
Candidates usually need to study for about two years after passing FCE to be successful at CAE”.

CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
“The Certificate of Proficiency in English is set at Level C2 of the Council of Europe Common Framework for modern languages. It is a very advanced level exam, and is appropriate for learners who have achieved a high level of language skills and are able to function effectively in almost any English-speaking context.

This usually requires one year’s study beyond CAE.”

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
IELTS is now the world's leading English language test, with over 1.2 million people taking the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment.

Cambridge Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening)
Full time EFL learners may take this nationally recognised qualification, free of charge, in addition to their main qualification.

Construction & Engineering

Our specialist equipment and resources include surveying and soil analysis equipment, technical drawing studio, computer suite, robotics, AutoCAD training suite, electrical installations workshop, analogue and digital electronic workshops and materials testing facilities.

Peterborough is an excellent place to study engineering as the city is home to a number of large international engineering companies. The construction and engineering department at the College have strong industrial links, ensuring that the courses we offer will give you the best possible start to your career. You can study a range of qualifications including:

BTEC qualifications in Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering and Electrical Engineering. BTEC Nationals are equivalent to A Levels or other post-16 qualifications and are valued as highly by universities, higher education institutions and employers. They are the most popular vocational further education qualification in the UK and recognised and respected
worldwide.

Higher National Certificates / Diplomas in Construction,Civil Engineering Studies, Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
Degree Courses through University Centre Peterborough: BSc (Hons) Construction Management, BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering,
BEng (Hons) Integrated Engineering, BSc (Hons) Computing &
Information Systems

Computing & ICT

Our courses can open up a wide range of computing careers from programming to web design and networking to database management. At the College we have a number of excellent computing facilities available for your use.There are open access areas and dedicated computing suites as well as a number of presentation facilities for example interactive whiteboard and video conferencing equipment.

Courses include:

BTEC qualifications in Information Technology (IT) including Software Development and Systems Support. BTEC Nationals are equivalent to A Levels or other post-16 qualifications and are valued as highly by universities, higher education institutions and
employers. They are the most popular vocational further education qualification in the UK and recognised and respected worldwide.
Access to Computing with Business Access courses are ideal to prepare you for study at university
Degree Courses through University Centre Peterborough: BSc (Hons) Computing and
Information Systems

Business & Management

Peterborough Regional College is a Centre of Vocational Excellence in Leadership & Management in recognition of our comprehensive course offering and excellent quality. We offer a number of business and management qualifications, including professional and postgraduate courses in accountancy, law or general management. Our team of highly qualified and experienced tutors will guide you through your course and help you achieve the exam results you need to further your professional career.