Education and training (in London)
Education and training (in London)
This section provides information on opportunities for learning and education, including English classes, in London. Where available, we’ve also included information on child care facilities and cost. It’s only intended an introduction, so you’ll need to contact the individual organisations for full details. Finally, if we’ve missed out a great organisation that you’ve found useful, please email us at info@testimonyproject.org and we’ll make sure we include it.
Camden and Westminister Refugee Training Partnership
This organisation provides advice on employment for those living in the boroughs of Camden and Westminster. There is also a Saturday school available for your children. English as a Second Language (ESOL) training courses to NVQ levels 1-4 are also available as well as help with childcare contributions and travel expenses. Languages spoken include Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Somali and there is access to interpreters. Access is available by appointment only on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm; Tuesday 10am-4pm.
12-13 Greville Street, London EC1N 8SB
Tel: 02072 429 112 Fax: 02072 429 114
Care Alliance Refugee Project
This project offers advice on employment and training and will arrange referrals for advice and support in immigration and nationality, health, housing and welfare rights. Languages spoken include Swahili and Arabic, and opening hours are Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm.
54 Chalton Street, Camden, London NW1 1HS
Tel: 02073 882 717 Fax: 02073 837 477
Email: info@carealliance.org.uk
City Lit
This centre offers a range of courses such as Information Technology (IT) and ESOL. Fees may apply.
Keighley Street, London, WC2B4BA
Tel: 02072 429 872
Education Action (RETAS)
Education Action provides specialised support and advice on education, employment and training for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. They have specialised courses and drop in advice sessions for refugee health professionals and engineers. They also run business start-up courses.
Fairbridge in London
This organisation offers advice and a personal development programmes those between 13-25 years old who are not in education, training or employment. There are six-day group work and residential courses on offer with a range of activities including sport, art, business and internet courses. Opening times are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
Unit 15, Canterbury Court, 1-3 Brixton Road, London SW9 6DE
Tel: 02075 829 695 Fax: 02075 829 892
Leicester Square School of English
Free English language courses are available in a British Council accredited school.
22 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LE
Tel: 02078 397 772
Mary Ward Centre
This centre offers a range of courses, including IT and ESOL.
42 Queen Street, London, WC1 N 3AQ
Tel: 02072 696 000 Fax: 02089 289 200
Migrant and Refugee Communities Forum
This organisation provides advice, support and advocacy for refugees and asylum seekers who are qualified healthcare professionals. IELTS English classes (free of charge) are also available as well as clinical training for doctors and dentists. Opening hours are Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm.
2 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL
Tel: 020 8964 4815 Fax: 020 8968 1692
Migrant Resource Centre
This centre provides free English language and IT courses, and a creche service is also available.
24 Churton Street, London, SW1V 2LP
Tel: 02078 342 505 ext 109
Haringey Centre
This centre offers computer training amongst other recreational activities.
Haringey Irish Centre, Pretoria Road, London N17 8DZ
Tel/Fax: 020836 511 89
Praxis
This organisation offers ESOL and IT courses. They also provide preparation courses for allied health professionals. Contact them to find details of course dates. Opening times are Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.
Praxis, Pott Street, Bethnal Green, London, E2 OEF
Tel: 02077 297 985 Fax: 02077 290 134
Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit (RAGU)
Refugees with high levels of education or professional qualifications can access specialist training programmes, work placement schemes and get advice on job searching in the UK.
The Learning Centre, London Metropolitan University, 236-250 Holloway Road, London. N7 6PP
Tel: 02071 332 110
Refugee Council (Learning and Integration Unit)
For those with refugee status work-related training such as work placements and employment support workshops, IT training and mentoring is on offer. There is also English language training as well as workshops on financial literacy available. Subject to eligibility.
3-9 Bondway House, London SW8 1SJ
Tel: 02078 404 488 or 02078 404 491 Fax: 02078 404 403
Refugee Women's Association
This organisation provides English language and employment related training for refugee women.
Print House, 18 Ashwin Street, London, E8 3DL
Tel: 02079 232 412 Fax: 02079 233 929
Richard Reeve's Foundation
This foundation provides grants to help with education costs for eligible refugees under 25. Occasional help is available to asylum seekers.
31 Jewry Street, London, EC3N 2EY
Tel: 0207 4805 884
Workers' Educational Association
This organisation offers literacy and numeracy courses for women. Childcare support and translation services also available.
4 Luke Street London EC2A 4XW
Fax: 02073 835 668
Working Men's College for Women and Men
This college offers a range of courses, including IT and ESOL.
44 Crowndale Road, London, NW1 1TR
Tel: 02072 554 700 or 08003 581 854 Fax: 02073 835 561
UK Ethnic Minority Partnership
This organisation offers training and employment opportunities such as work placements and volunteering opportunities. Help with job searching is available. This organisation also runs courses on ESOL, life skills, literacy, business start-up and numeracy classes. Languages spoken include Greek, Somali, Turkish, Bengali and other East European languages. Opening times are Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday 9am-2pm.
57 Market Square, London, N9 OTZ
Tel: 02088 031 046 Fax: 02088 032 611