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English Classes
for asylum seekers and refugees in Birmingham
Join our Study English Telegram channel for updates and information about English classes and other courses. We share information about our own classes and classes with other organisations in Birmingham.
Click the link to join: https://t.me/scsesol
Formal classes at St Chad's Sanctuary
Our formal classes are from Pre-entry (beginner) level to Entry 3 (pre-intermediate) level.
We do not have any spaces in our formal classes at the moment. Please join our Telegram group to receive a notification when we start registering new students again.
Informal English sessions at St Chad's Sanctuary
Our informal classes will start again in mid June. Please keep checking this website for updates.
English classes at college
You should be able to attend college if:
- you are an asylum seeker and have been in the UK for more than 6 months
- you have already received Leave to Enter (LTE) or Refugee status, even if you arrived less than 6 months ago
Many of the courses in central Birmingham have long waiting lists.
Other places in Birmingham where you can learn and practise English
There are some other organisations in Birmingham that offer English classes, conversation groups and other activities for asylum seekers and refugees.
Click here for more information.
Websites to help you learn English
There are lots of websites to help you learn English. Click here for more information.
This page was last updated on 19th May 2026