English Classes

English classes at St Chad’s Sanctuary

Our English classes are for asylum seekers and refugees who are not able to get a place at college. If you already attend classes at another college, we can't offer you a place here too.

Please click here to register for an English class.

If you use the Telegram app you can join our Telegram channel (https://t.me/stchadsinfo) to receive updates about classes from St Chad's Sanctuary as well as information about other events and courses that you might like.

Other places in Birmingham where you can do English classes

There are some other organisations in Birmingham that offer English classes for asylum seekers. Click here for more information.

If you have been in the UK for more than 6 months you should be able to attend college. Please click here for information about the colleges in Birmingham and how to apply for an ESOL (English) course.

Conversation Club on Zoom

Conversation Club meets on Zoom on Wednesday mornings, 11.00 - 12.30 for English conversation in small groups. We have a different topic each week. Some examples of topics are food and cooking, weather and climate change, free time and hobbies, keeping healthy, and education and skills. This group is not suitable for beginners.

Click here to register for Conversation Club.