English Classes

for asylum seekers and refugees in Birmingham

 
 

English classes at St Chad's Sanctuary

Our formal classes are now full. You are welcome to come to our informal English sessions.

 

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

 

Informal English sessions at St Chad's Sanctuary

Fun with English

Have fun, make new friends and learn English. All levels welcome.

Mondays 2pm – 4pm. (Please arrive by 1.45pm.) No class on Monday 26th May.

This is a drop-in class. You don’t need to register. You must be 18 years old or over. You can not bring babies or children to this session.

 

Conversation Cafe

Improve your English speaking and listening skills. All levels welcome.

Wednesdays 11am – 1pm. (Please arrive by 10.45am.) No class on Wednesday 28th May.

This is a drop-in class. You don’t need to register. You must be 18 years old or over. You can not bring babies or children to this session.

 

Online Conversation Club

We also have an online conversation class that meets on Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 11.00 - 12.30. It is for intermediate level students. It is not suitable for beginners. Please click here to register.

 

Other activities at St Chad's Sanctuary

Art class

Tuesdays 11am – 12.30pm. All welcome. No class on Tuesday 27th May.

This is a drop-in class. You don’t need to register. You must be 18 years old or over. You can not bring babies or children to this session.

 

Games club

Fridays 2.00 - 3.30pm. All welcome.

This is a drop-in session. You don’t need to register. You must be 18 years old or over. You can not bring babies or children to this session.

 

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

Please click here for information about the colleges in Birmingham and how to apply for an ESOL (English) course.

 

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 20th May 2025