20-03-2025
Bradford College scoops award for Shakespeare-inspired ESOL provision
Bradford College has won a national award for its English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision, which the college has developed in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The college was named the winner of the Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL at the 2025 Association of Colleges' Beacon Awards.
ESOL at Bradford College is structured around Shakespeare's works, and around 235 learners engaged with the project last year.
Students learn about plays, performance, and language to develop their English skills.
According to a spokesperson, "students learn about themselves, their new community, and English heritage in a positive and engaging way that instils pride."
Sarah Towan, vice principal for recruitment and communications at Bradford College, said: "We are delighted that staff and students' hard work, and outstanding innovation in learning, has been recognised.
"The Beacon awards showcase the very best education has to offer in the UK, so this is testament to our college's fierce ambition to do the very best for our community.
"It was incredible that two Bradford College initiatives were selected as finalists, but to have one win and be recognised as being at the forefront of education excellence is exceptional.
"Well done to all involved."
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