English Course (ESOL)
Empowering Through Language
New Citizens’ Gateway understands the importance of language in building a new life in a new country. That’s why we provide a variety of free ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) courses designed to help refugees and asylum seekers learning this essential skill to get involved with their host community. We offer 4 types of ESOL courses, ranging from pre-entry to intermediate, helping asylum seekers and refugees to build competence and confidence in spoken English as well as improving their writing, listening and reading skills.
Free Accredited ESOL Course
- Eligibility: Everybody
- Levels: Entry 1 to Entry 3
- Course Duration: 12 weeks
- Days: Hybrid – one in-person and one online session per week
- Times: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
- Venue: Hyde House (In-person)
Free Informal ESOL Classes
- Eligibility: Refugees and Asylum Seekers
- Levels: Pre-Entry to Entry 3
- Lesson Length: 1.5 hours
- Times: Varies, mostly between 10:00 am and 2:45 pm
- Days: Varies
- Enrolment: Ongoing
- Venue: Online and in-person
Love Burnt Oak
102A Watling Avenue
Burnt Oak, HA8 0LN
Free Mothers and Toddlers Group
Our weekly Mothers and Toddlers Group, delivered in partnership with the Hyde Children’s Centre, provides a welcoming space for refugee and asylum-seeking mothers with young children (under 5) to learn English, build friendships and access essential support.
While children enjoy free play, singing and engaging activities, mothers receive free Pre-Entry ESOL lessons focused on practical English for everyday life, healthcare and childcare.
The group helps prepare children for nursery while empowering mothers to navigate parenthood in the UK. Regular workshops on topics such as health, safety and family wellbeing are also provided.
- Eligibility: Mothers with toddlers (under 5 years); crèche provided
- Levels: Pre-Entry to Entry 2
- Day: Friday
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Enrolment: Ongoing
- Venue: The Hyde Children’s Centre, Hyde Crescent, London, NW9 7EY