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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi

We have a varied range of services and projects

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Eastern European

Early Help and Children School Readiness - 10 week English course

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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean

We offer ESOL courses for adults catered to your individual needs and levels that work for you.

Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

Brings women together to help them socialise with others and help each other to develop language skills.

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Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

Boost your employability skills with our short course.

Support and employability training and qualifications.

Flexible and personalised training package that will be tailored towards individuals needs.

Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

Classes will provide students with knowledge on how to speak, read, and write English

Informal English Classes held at BIC for Women
Pre entry Level 1
Mondays 9.30am -11.30am
Wednesday 9.30am -11.30am

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We provide non-accredited ESOL courses to adults who live and/or work in Sandwell.

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Ethnicity focus: Indian, Polish, Bangladeshi, Eastern European

English Basic skills short course. Learn practical English skills to support with employability.

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ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages).

We have courses to suit everyone who wants to learn English or improve their English. We prepare learners to progress into employment, further study, citizenship and to get more out of life in the UK.

Course for non-native English speakers who are looking to learn

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Community-based English language learning support

Quality: Matrix

Free English classes for adults who are new to learning English. Focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing for everyday life. Suitable for beginners with little or no English skills

Suitable for beginners with little or no English skills.
Tuesday and Thursdays From 10Am to 12PM

Essential requirement to live and work in the UK. All new migrants need to improve everyday English skills.

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ESOL (English) classes to help develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills that are needed to progress into education or employment opportunities. #SLN September 2025 until August 2026 ( 2 x 60GLH classes 1st Class 26.09.25 assessments lesson 02.10.25 until 05.02.2026 2nd class 26.02.25 for assessments lesson start 05.03.26 until 02.07.26) both classes run on a Thursday between the hours of 10am until 2pm

We provide pre entry ESOL through #SLN

Providing free basic language support

Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

Beyond Blue is delivering a Free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)course at the shop in Wednesbury.

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Brings women together to help them to meet with others and help each other to develop language skills.

Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

Our Functional Skills qualifications are available for registration and include an assessment at all 5 levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
We offer face to face and online lessons.

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For a detailed quote or to discuss the arrangements please contact our office.

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Ethnicity focus: Polish, Eastern European

Free Language Courses - ESOL

Helping individuals to develop skills, employability, self-reliance and confidence

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi

Pre Entry ESOL ( English ) classes open to women from Wednesbury and the wider Sandwell area.

Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

Pre-Entry ESOL Class for Beginners - Thursday 10am to 12pm.

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Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

The course teaches you I.T. Basics: Learn to use a PC, navigate the internet and stay safe online. FOR LADIES ONLY.

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Learn I.T. Basics: Getting online, navigate the internet and stay safe online.

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Community-based English language learning support across Sandwell. T

Welcoming Space at the SPMA centre for local residents

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Sandwell Welcoming Spaces

Quality: Matrix

English classes for non-English speakers.

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Beginners (pre-entry) ESOL Class held twice a week as part of Sandwell Language Network #SLN

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Where English isn't a first language in order to integrate into UK life.

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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean

Pre-Entry and Entry Level 1

Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

ESOL classes are designed to help develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills

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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) ESOL Pre-Entry and Entry 1 levels.

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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Pre-Entry and Entry 1 levels.

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ESOL Classes - Term Time Only
Wednesday 9:30am-1:30pm (2 Classes: Pre-Entry and Entry Level 1 & 2)
Yemeni Community Association in Sandwell (B70 9SJ)

Quality: Matrix

ESOL Classes - Term Time Only
Monday 10:00am-1:30pm
Salvation Army Cradley Heath

Quality: Matrix
Ethnicity focus: Arab

Free SLN Esol English classes for Sandwell residents 18+.
Entry Level 1

ESOL entry level 1 and 2 classes are held in THE HUB on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

SLN ESOL Entry 1

Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Afghan, Bangladeshi

SLN ESOL Entry 2

Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Afghan, Bangladeshi

SLN ESOL Entry 2

Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Afghan, Bangladeshi, Eastern European

Pre-Entry ESOL classes

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi

we run courses in English language, from Beginners courses to formal ESOL. These have ranged from 6 – 12 weeks.

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, a chance to gain new skills and enhance their CV, to kick start a route in to employment.

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Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi