English for Speakers of Other Languages
There are many courses available within the borough of Kingston to support adults and children with learning English. The classes range from conversation classes and family language courses. Please click here to access the contact information.
Colleges/Centres
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Kingston Adult Education ESOL classes at all levels, including pre-entry. Level interview required first – please call. Small crèche budget available – check criteria. Some free classes – check criteria.
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ESOL Office (Marta) 020 8547 6724 (leave message) General enquiries 020 8547 6700 http://www.kingston.gov.uk/adulteducation ESOL pdf: |
Free Conversation classes
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Christ Church, New Malden 91 Coombe Road New Malden Surrey KT3 4RE Mondays 10am–12pm Not for beginners |
Chris Coke 0208 942 7388 |
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Islamic Resource Centre 43 Acre Road Kingston KT2 6ER Tuesday and Wednesday 10.15am-12.15pm Mixed level – for people of any religion |
Shireen 020 8549 5499 |
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Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) Refugees and asylum seekers only |
020 8547 0115 |
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Small Talk Saturdays, Kingston library Last Saturday of month 2pm-3pm Mixed level – monthly |
kingston.library@kingston.gov.uk 020 8547 5006 |
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Cornerstone Church 234a Canbury Park Road Kingston, KT2 6LF Tuesdays 7- 9.30pm Includes short Bible talk and free meal |
Kingstoninternationalcafe.org |
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MENA Women’s Group MILAAP Centre, Kingston, KT2 6EE Fridays 10am-12pm (Intermediate) 12pm-1pm (beginners) |
Seham 07957133952 |
Children’s Centres (for general support with children 0 – 5 years)
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Some Centres hold ESOL or Family Language courses. For the latest timetables: https://www.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/community-information/information-and-advice/children-centres |
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Old Malden Children’s Centre |
020 8241 0837 |
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Tolworth Children’s Centre |
020 8339 9848 |
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Kingston Town Children’s Centre |
020 8481 0640 |
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Chessington Children’s Centre |
020 8397 2006 |
Libraries – 020 8547 5006
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Online resources available in branches and from home include: "Go Citizen" - study aid for the citizenship test Driving theory test – study aid |
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Kingston |
Surbiton |
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Tudor Drive (North Kingston) |
Tolworth |
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Hook and Chessington |
New Malden |
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Old Malden, Worcester Park |
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LEAH 1 to 1 home tutoring and classes – 020 8255 6144
Kingston, Richmond and Hounslow boroughs
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For people who: - have additional social needs e.g. experienced domestic violence or victims of trafficking - have a young child/children at home with additional needs e.g. a disability - are carers who cannot leave home because of their caring duties - have very low level English language skills |
Useful websites
Duolingo - Basic vocabulary app for your smartphone
BBC Skillswise – English and Maths support