Learn English
Improving your English language skills can be an essential part of enrolling onto a training course or successfully finding a job. English for Speakers of Other Languages or ESOL, can be formal i.e. lead to a qualification or informal. There are a large number of providers offering both types of ESOL learning across west London. You can use the map below to help you find something local and at the right level.
Explore additional ESOL resources, courses and directories from across London.
Choose your area to learn English
Click an area below to view local providers.
BARNET
Persian Advice Bureau
WHAT THEY OFFER They offer Immigration Advice,Welfare/ Benefits,English Language Support,Wellbeing / Mental Health,Housing
HOW TO JOIN Contact them via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 8446 1716
Email info@persianadvicebureau.co.uk Location 54 Hendon Lane, London, N3 1TT
Barnet and Southgate College
WHAT THEY OFFER They offer a range of ESOL courses
HOW TO JOIN
Register via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 8266 4000
Location High Street, Southgate, London N14 6BS
College of North West London
WHAT THEY OFFER They offer a range of ESOL courses
HOW TO JOIN
Register via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 8208 5051 Email enquiries@cnwl.ac.uk Location Entrance on Denzil Road (off Dudden Hill Lane), London NW10 2XD
New Citizens’ Gateway
WHAT THEY OFFER Free ESOL courses and groups for refugees, asylum seekers and young people, from Pre-Entry to Entry 3 level.
HOW TO JOIN
Refer yourself via website
CONTACT
Phone 1373466599 Email theodore@ncgateway.org.uk Location All of West London
Cultiv8
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer ESOL courses
HOW TO JOIN
Via website
CONTACT
Phone 1373466599 Email hello@cultiv8.uk Location All of West London
HARROW
KKCL
WHAT THEY OFFER They offer English language classes
HOW TO JOIN
Book classes via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 3880 8333
Email admissions@kkcl.org.uk Location KKCL English 103-105 Greenford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3QF, UK
Harrow College
WHAT THEY OFFER They offer English Language support
HOW TO JOIN
Register via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 8909 6000
Email enquiriesharrow@hruc.ac.uk Location Lowlands Road, Harrow HA1 3AQ
Burleigh College
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range of ESOL courses
HOW TO JOIN
Register via website application
CONTACT
Phone 07881 288 421
Email enrol@burleighcollege.co.uk
Location Metroline House 118-122 College Road Harrow Middlesex HA1 1BQ
Stanmore College
WHAT THEY OFFER They offer English Language support
HOW TO JOIN
Register via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 8420 7700 Location Elm Park Stanmore Middlesex HA7 4BQ
Paiwand
WHAT THEY OFFER They offer English Language support
HOW TO JOIN
Enquire through their website
CONTACT
Phone 2089058770
Email admin@paiwand.com Location 11 High Street, Edgware, London, HA8 7EE
Learn Harrow
WHAT THEY OFFER They offer English Language support
HOW TO JOIN
Register via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 8204 3567
Email learnharrow@harrow.gov.uk Location Kenton Learning Centre 86 Glebe Avenue Kenton HA3 9LF
HILLINGDON
Action West London
WHAT THEY OFFER Offers a range of ESOL courses.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 0208 993 9605 Email marcin.lewandowski@actionwestlondon.org.uk
Hillingdon Council
WHAT THEY OFFER A range of ESOL courses.
HOW TO JOIN
Must complete skill assessment first via website
CONTACT
Phone 01895 556455 Email enquiries@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk Location 7 High Street, Uxbridge UB8 1LB
Grange Park Infant and Nursery School
WHAT THEY OFFER Provide ESOL courses and classes.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 0203 886 0887 Email grangepkinf@gpin.school Location Grange Park Infant & Nursery School Lansbury Drive Hayes UB4 8SF
Hayes College London
WHAT THEY OFFER A range of ESOL courses.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 2087078802 Email info@hayescollege.co.uk Location 46-50 Station Road Hayes UB3 4DD
Seetec
WHAT THEY OFFER Provide ESOL classes.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 07885 882113 Email kerry.traill@seetec.co.uk
Uxbridge College
WHAT THEY OFFER A range of ESOL courses.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 01895 853333 Email enquiries@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk Location Park Road Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 1NQ
BHUMP
WHAT THEY OFFER Provide ESOL courses and classes.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 01895 434 728 Email enquiries@hrsg.org.uk Location Hillingdon Refugee Support Group Key House, 106 High Street, Yiewsley, Middlesex UB7 7BQ
Monami AOFL (Academy Of Future Learning)
WHAT THEY OFFER ESOL entry level 1-3, levels 1 and 2. They provide an ESOL Skills for life course whichrequires no prior qualifications to join. Deliever in both Ealing and Hillingdon
HOW TO JOIN
Call or email 7720205306, info@aofl.org.uk
CONTACT
Phone 7720205306 Email info@aofl.org.uk Location 2nd Floor, 84 Uxbridge Rd, London W13 8RA
REAP
WHAT THEY OFFER A range of ESOL courses.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 01895 441 530 Email sarah@reap.org.uk Location Key House, High Street, Yiewsley, Middlesex, UB7 7BQ
BRENT
Cultiv8
WHAT THEY OFFER A range of ESOL courses.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 1373466599 Email hello@cultiv8.uk Location All of West London
St Gabriel's Church
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer ESOL and English classes - Free intermediate classes for conversational English led by native English speakers. Monday evenings 8 to 9.30pm.
HOW TO JOIN
Just visit the Church - no requirement to register in advance.
CONTACT
Phone 020 8830 6626
Email office@st-gabriels.org
Location Walm Lane, Cricklewood, London NW2 4RX
Sidings Community Centre
WHAT THEY OFFER Provide ESOL and English classes.
HOW TO JOIN
See course availability via website - call or email for information on how to join them.
CONTACT
Phone 02076 256 260
Email info@sidings.org.uk
Location Sidings Community Centre, 150, Brassey Road, London, NW6 2BA
EFA (English for Action)
WHAT THEY OFFER A range of free ESOL courses Pre-Entry to Level 2 and Functional Skills Level 1 and 2. Most courses delivered via zoom online but some face to face groups at various locations across East and West London.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 0800 0420 184 Email hello@elatt.org.uk Location Friendship Centre, 44 Wembley Park Drive HA9 8HN
EFA (English for Action)
WHAT THEY OFFER A range of online ESOL courses.
HOW TO JOIN
Enroll through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 07585 439147 Email robin@efalondon.org Location Online, Wembley and Willesden
Impact
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer group conversational English and 1 to 1 support.
HOW TO JOIN
Email or call for information on how to apply.
CONTACT
Phone 07943 756 073
Email farid.mall@groundwork.org.uk
Location Online
Preston Community Library
WHAT THEY OFFER Provide classes for those who want to improve their English (ESOL and English classes), plus computer classes, yoga and other activities.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 020 8908 5700
Email PrestonCommunityLibrary@gmail.com Location Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, London HA9 8PL
ELATT
WHAT THEY OFFER A range of free ESOL courses Pre-Entry to Level 2 and Functional Skills Level 1 and 2. Most courses delivered via zoom online but some face to face groups at various locations across East and West London.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 07378496302
Email lis@elatt.org.uk
Location Friendship Centre, 44 Wembley Park Drive HA9 8HN
Community Systems
WHAT THEY OFFER At present, ESOL classes are available but only by referrals made through Jobcentre Plus.
HOW TO JOIN
Must be referred through Jobcentre Plus.
CONTACT
Phone 0845 600 6060 Email enquiries@communitysystems.co.uk Location 2nd Floor Ujima House 388 High Road Wembley Middlesex HA9 6AR
Skills Training UK
WHAT THEY OFFER Provide ESOL and English classes.
HOW TO JOIN
Email or call for information on how to apply.
CONTACT
Phone 0208 159 8511
Email igniteyoursuccess@skillstraininguk.com
Location Skills Training UK Wembley Centre 328-330 High Street Wembley HA9 6AZ
Surfa
WHAT THEY OFFER Provide free conversational English classes.
HOW TO JOIN
Email or call for information on how to apply. Can also refer through website.
CONTACT
Phone 020 3441 1335
Email admin@sufra-nwlondon.org.uk
Location 160 Pitfield Way, Stonebridge London, NW10 0PW
Global Skills Centre
WHAT THEY OFFER They offer KS2, KS3 and GCSE tuition for maths and English and also ESOL/ English classes.
HOW TO JOIN
Email or call for information on how to apply.
CONTACT
Phone 020 3609 0606 Email info@globalskillscentre.org Location 2 Masefield House Stafford Road South Kilburn London NW6 5YU
College of North West London
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range of ESOL courses for people living in the borough of Brent, with different schedules at the Wembley and Willesden campuses.
HOW TO JOIN
Register online.
CONTACT
Phone 020 8208 5050 Email cic@cnwl.ac.uk Location Wembley Park centre and Willesden centre
New Citizens’ Gateway
WHAT THEY OFFER They offer a range of free ESOL classes and groups Pre-entry to Entry 3 level.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 07508 796 169
Email theodore@ncgateway.org.uk Location New Citizens’ Gateway, 9th floor, Hyde House, the Hyde, Colindale NW9 6LH
Brent Start - Skills for employment
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer English and ESOL classes. Various lessons that take place at various times of the day – Monday to Saturday between 9am to 9pm.
HOW TO JOIN
Call a support officer who will advise on the steps to joining a class.
CONTACT
Phone 020 8937 3950 Email brent.start@brent.gov.uk Location Various locations in Brent
Latin America House
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer both online and face to face ESOL lessons.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Phone 02073 728 653
Email info@casalatina.org.uk Location 10 Kingsgate Pl, London NW6 4TA
Springboard Youth Academy
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer English language support.
HOW TO JOIN
Email or call for information on how to apply. Can aslo refer through website.
CONTACT
Email info@springboardyouth.com
Location City Academy, Doyle Gardens, NW10 3ST
Iraqi Welfare Association
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer Free creative English courses with Faith Action, focusing on real life English that can help learners in their daily lives.
HOW TO JOIN
Email or call for information on how to apply.
CONTACT
Phone 020 7723 3338
Email mail@iraqiwelfare.org Location 7 Rutherford Way, Wembley, London HA9 0BP
Wembley Friendship Centre
WHAT THEY OFFER The offer ESOL and English classes: IELTS preparation class - Tuesday and Friday 7pm to 8.30pm. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced ESOL classes - Wednesday and Friday 7pm to 9pm. They are all free and on Zoom.
HOW TO JOIN
Email for information on how to apply.
CONTACT
Email wembley@latterdaysaintcharities.org
Location Online
Salusbury World
WHAT THEY OFFER Provides English (ESOL) classes for parents of children attending our catchment schools.
HOW TO JOIN
Email or call for information on how to apply.
CONTACT
Phone 020 7372 2244
Email mail@salusburyworld.org.uk Location Salusbury Primary School, Salusbury Road, Queen's Park, London NW6 6RG
Young Roots
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer free beginner ESOL for refugees in an informal setting on Mondays 11.30am to 13.30pm.
HOW TO JOIN
Can refer via website.
CONTACT
Phone 020 8684 9140
Email london@youngroots.org.uk
Location Suite 3.18 - easyHub Croydon, 22 Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 5PE
The Romanian and Eastern European Hub
WHAT THEY OFFER Offers English classes.
HOW TO JOIN
Email or call for information on how to apply.
CONTACT
Phone 0204 513 1500
Email contact@ro-eehub.org.uk
Location SEEDS Hub Empire Way Wembley HA9 0RJ
WE RESTART
WHAT THEY OFFER Provide free conversational English classes.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through their website.
CONTACT
Email contact@werest.art
Location 218, Chapter Road, London, Brent, NW2 5NB
Asian Women's Resource Centre
WHAT THEY OFFER AWRC provides practical and emotional support for survivors of domestic abuse, including housing support, advocacy, counselling and legal advice.
HOW TO JOIN
Refer yourself via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 8961 6549
Email info@awrc.org.uk Location Asian Womens Resource Centre, 108 Craven Park, London ,NW10 8QE
Brent Indian Association
WHAT THEY OFFER Adult Literacy Course. ESOL, Numeracy and Child Care Coursers run in association with Brent Start
HOW TO JOIN
Call 020 8903 3019
CONTACT
Phone 020 8903 3019 Email info@biauk.com Location Community Resource Centre, 116 Ealing Road, Wembley, London HA0 4TH
Brent Libraries
WHAT THEY OFFER ESOL classes are held at Willesden and Ealing Road libraries and delivered by Brent Start.
HOW TO JOIN
Please contact Brent Start who will be able to advise on dates and times available and how to join.
CONTACT
Phone 020 8937 3400 Email libraries@brent.gov.uk Location Various locations in Brent
EALING
ELATT
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer classes at all ESOL levels Entry 1 – Level 2
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through website
CONTACT
Phone 07378496302 Email lis@elatt.org.uk
Location 260 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4DG
Link School of English
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range English classes
HOW TO JOIN
Register via website
CONTACT
Phone 7742207304
Location Ealing House, 33 Hanger Ln, London W5 3HJ
West London College (Ealing College)
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range ESOL courses
HOW TO JOIN
Sign up to courses via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 7565 1200 Email esolealing@wlc.ac.uk Location The Green Ealing London W5 5EW
Skills Training UK
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range English classes
HOW TO JOIN
Register via website
CONTACT
Phone 0808 196 4182 Email igniteyoursuccess@skillstraininguk.com
Location 2nd Floor, 84 Uxbridge Rd, London W13 8RA
Burleigh College
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range English classes
HOW TO JOIN
Sign up via website application
CONTACT
Phone 0208 748 9898 Email enrol@burleighcollege.co.uk
Location First Floor 84 Uxbridge Road Ealing W13 8RA
South Acton Children's Centre
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range English classes
HOW TO JOIN
If you are interested in attending the ESOL classes contact Nicole van de Graff through email to reserve your spot, vandegrn@ealing.gov.uk
CONTACT
Phone 020 8992 0724 Email admin@southactoncc.com
Location Castle Close, South Acton, W3 8RX
West Ealing Community Library
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range English classes
HOW TO JOIN
Call for sign up information
CONTACT
Phone 020 3337 0057
Location West Ealing Community Library Melbourne Ave, West Ealing London, W13 9BT
Light Foundations
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer ESOL courses and tests.
HOW TO JOIN
Register via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 36 436304 Email info@lightfoundations.org
Location The Lido Centre, 63 Mattock Lane Ealing, London. W13 9LA
West London College (Southall College)
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range ESOL courses
HOW TO JOIN
Sign up to courses via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 7565 1200 Email esolealing@wlc.ac.uk Location Beaconsfield Road Southall London UB1 1DP
Sterling College London
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range English classes
HOW TO JOIN
Register via website
CONTACT
Phone 44 (0) 790 885 2697 Email info@sterlingcollegelondon.com
Location 43-47 New Broadway, London W5 5AH, United Kingdom
Free English Classes
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range English classes
HOW TO JOIN
Attend classes and sign up at door
CONTACT Email ealing@freeenglishclasses.org
Location International Presbyterian Church, 53 Drayton Green, Ealing, London, W13 0JE
Learn Ealing
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range ESOL courses
HOW TO JOIN
Sign up to courses via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 8825 5577 Email LearnEaling@ealing.gov.uk Location Ealing Council 14-16 Uxbridge Road Ealing W5 2HL
Happy Baby Community
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer English classes
HOW TO JOIN
Apply through website
CONTACT
Phone 07394 609 388 Email referrals@happybabycommunity.org.uk
Location West London Community – Acton
EASE Ealing
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range English classes
HOW TO JOIN
Sign up via website application
CONTACT
Phone 0208 575 6139
Location Hanwell Community Centre, W7 1PD
Southall Black Sisters
WHAT THEY OFFER Provide weekly ESOL lessons.
HOW TO JOIN
Contact via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 8571 0800 Email info@southallblacksisters.co.uk Location 21 Avenue Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3BL
West London English School
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range English classes
HOW TO JOIN
Register via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 31981888 Email info@wles.net
Location Uxbridge Rd, London W5 5SA
Academy of Future Learning (AOFL)
WHAT THEY OFFER ESOL entry level 1-3, levels 1 and 2. They provide an ESOL Skills for life course which requires no prior qualifications to join. Delivered in both Ealing and Hillingdon
HOW TO JOIN
Call or email
CONTACT
Phone 7720205306 Email info@aofl.org.uk Location 2nd Floor, 84 Uxbridge Rd, London W13 8RA
Adult Training Network (ATN)
WHAT THEY OFFER Provide tutoring, training and employment opportunities for all generations young to old.
HOW TO JOIN
Call or email for sign up information
CONTACT
Phone 020 8574 9588 Email southall@adult-training.org.uk Location Unit 3, Triangle Centre 399 Uxbridge Road Southall Middlesex UB1 3EJ
HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM
Citizens Advice
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range ESOL courses
HOW TO JOIN
Please call or WhatsApp them on 07739 768625, or drop into the library and ask at reception
CONTACT
Phone 07739 768625 Location Avonmore Library North End Road London W14 8TG
Uban Partnership Group
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range ESOL courses
HOW TO JOIN
Call or email for sign up information
CONTACT
Phone 020 7605 0800 Email info@upg.org.uk Location Masbro Centre 87 Masbro Road, West Kensington W14 0LR
Burleigh College
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range ESOL courses
HOW TO JOIN
Sign up via website application
CONTACT
Phone 0208 748 9898 Email enrol@burleighcollege.co.uk Location Britannia House, 1-11 Glenthorne Road Hammersmith W6 0LH
H&F Adult Learning and Skills Service
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range ESOL courses
HOW TO JOIN
Sign up to courses via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 8753 3600 Email alssinfo@lbhf.gov.uk Location Macbeth Street Hammersmith, Hammersmith W6 9JJ
West London College (Hammersmith & Fulham College)
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range ESOL courses
HOW TO JOIN
Sign up to courses via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 7565 1200 Location Gliddon Road Barons Court London W14 9BL
HOUNSLOW
Lean English at Home (LEAH)
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer English classes both online and in person
HOW TO JOIN
Sign up via website
CONTACT
Phone 020 8255 6144 Email info@leah.org.uk Location Room 4-5, First Floor, Siddeley House 50 Canbury Park Road Kingston-upon-Thames Surrey KT2 6LX
West Thames College
WHAT THEY OFFER Accredited ESOL classes for Entry Level to Level 1. Courses take place in the daytime or evening and are for either 10, 5.5 or 5 hours per week. Free courses for students with proof of low income. Creche available. Also offer additional courses with ESOL support for anyone with ESOL level 3 these include health and social care, hair and beauty, business and IT, business and travel.
HOW TO JOIN
Book an appointment by phone or visit the college for the Friday morning assessment session or apply online.
CONTACT
Phone 020 8326 2000 Location London Road, Isleworth, TW7 4HS
Afghanistan and Central Asian Association
WHAT THEY OFFER ESOL classes from pre-entry to Level 1 - can provide accreditation. Can also prepare people for Trinity SELT exams. Classes are offered from Mon to Sat. No crèche.
HOW TO JOIN
Email integrationmanager@afghanistan-central-asian.org.uk or register online
CONTACT
Phone 0208 572 0300
Email integrationmanager@afghanistan-central-asian.org.uk Location London Road, Isleworth, TW7 4HS
Riverside Vineyard Church
WHAT THEY OFFER Informal English classes every Wednesday, 9:45am - 12pm. No crèche.
HOW TO JOIN
To find out more call or email: meetingplace@riversidevineyard.com
CONTACT
Phone 07361 806 323 Email placemeetingplace@riversidevineyard.com Location Air Park Way, Feltham, TW13 7LX
Hounslow Adult and Community Education (HACE)
WHAT THEY OFFER Accredited and non-accredited ESOL classes at all levels. Free courses for students with proof of low income. No crèche (but can help source childcare vouchers for use in independent nurseries.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply online or call to arrange an assessment.
CONTACT
Phone 020 8583 6000 Email courses@hounslow.gov.uk Location Meadowbank, Community Close, Cranford, TW5 9QX. They may also offer courses in other places in Hounslow.
OTHER AREAS
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer a range of ESOL classes
HOW TO JOIN
Refer via website and also WestWay website https://www.westway.org/our-work/learning/
CONTACT
Phone 020 8962 5741 Email learning.admin@westway.org Location Town Hall, Hornton Street, W8 7NX
Windsor Forest Colleges Group
WHAT THEY OFFER Offer ESOL classes
HOW TO JOIN
Sign up via website
CONTACT
Phone 01753 793000 Email info@windsor-forest.ac.uk Location Slough and Langley College Station Road Langley Berkshire SL3 8BY area
Richmond upon Thames College
WHAT THEY OFFER Accredited ESOL courses from Entry 1 to Level 2. No crèche. Free courses for students with proof of low income. Progression onto ESOL courses that combine Engineering, Business or Childcare.
HOW TO JOIN
Apply online
CONTACT
Phone 020 8607 8000 Email info@hruc.ac.uk Location Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SJ
Kingston Adult Education
WHAT THEY OFFER Accredited and non-accredited ESOL classes for pre-Entry to Level 2. Courses have both in person and online lessons. No creche.
HOW TO JOIN
Complete the online enrolment form and Kingston Adult Education will then arrange an initial assessment.
CONTACT
Phone 020 8547 6724 Email adult.education@kingston.gov.uk Location Hook Road, Chessington, KT9 1EJ. They may also offer courses in other places in Kingston.
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Education (RHACC)
WHAT THEY OFFER Accredited and non-accredited ESOL classes from Entry 1 to Level 2. No crèche. Progression onto ESOL courses that combine Engineering, Business or Childcare. Offer women only ESOL classes Have an ESOL Information, Advice & Guidance team.
HOW TO JOIN
Call or check website to attend an ESOL advice and guidance session to get assessed. Or go to a walk in assessment on Fridays from 9:30 - 12:30 PM.
CONTACT
Phone 020 8891 5907 Email info@rhacc.ac.uk Location Kingston