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English for speakers of other languages classes and support

Connect Here guide to ESOL courses

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÍø has a network of providers offering English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) classes. These classes can help people with limited or no English language to improve their skills. Some also offer an academic qualification.

These organisations offer ESOL classes:

  • Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÍø College – campus and community based
  • The City of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÍø Council
  • The Welcoming
  • Sanctuary English Language
  • Workers Educational Association (WEA)
  • Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÍø City Mission’s Salaam Team.

These organisations provide English language support as part of their wider programme:

  • Amina Muslim Women Resources Centre
  • Life Is Good in Scotland
  • Linknet
  • Saheliya

Other help and support

If you are settling in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÍø from overseas, you may find the useful.

Please note

Including services or projects in this guide is in no way a commercial endorsement on the part of the City of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÍø Council, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÍø Health and Social Care Partnership or NHS Lothian. We are unable to guarantee the quality of service provided by the organisation listed. If you have concerns about a service listed here, please contact the service provider in the first instance and their professional body, if one exists.

Please email an experience update to us. We'll consider it when the next guide. While we make every effort to makre sure the information is accurate and reliable, neither Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÍø Health and Social Care or NHS Lothian can accept liability for errors or omissions and any resulting harm.

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