ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)

There's growing provision for learners of English at all levels in Shropshire, via formal college classes and community-run groups:

Shrewsbury College

Full-time ESOL course for young people aged 16-18 at their London Road campus. Learners can gain qualifications and go on to further study.

Shropshire Supports Refugees

SSR offers free English language teaching for all levels of adult learners. Classes are taught by qualified and experienced English language teachers. Learners can also join a range of informal conversation groups. Classes take place

  • Face to face in Shrewsbury
  • In Ludlow, Oswestry, Market Drayton and Church Stretton
  • Online

For further information and to register for classes, please contact info@shropshiresupportsrefugees.co.uk 

Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College

There are ESOL courses for adults at the Gateway Arts & Education Centre in Shrewsbury and North Shropshire College, Oswestry. Learners can gain qualifications. There is normally a £25 charge for each term, but anyone with refugee status doesn't get charged. Contact gateway@ctapprenticeships.co.uk for more information.

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