Multicultural Richmond offers free and welcoming English language classes for adults from all communities, including refugees and asylum seekers.
Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programme helps you build confidence, improve your English, and feel more connected to the local community. We work in partnership with Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College to deliver high-quality classes in a friendly, supportive environment.
- Weekly classes at Whitton Community Centre: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am – 11.30am
- Support for Ukrainian refugees: English Level Testing at Crossway, St. Stephen’s Church, Richmond Road, Twickenham, Fridays 5.00pm – 6.00pm
- Whitton Day Centre: 111a Kneller Road, Whitton, TW2 7DT – Basic English, Wednesdays 10.00am – 11.30am
- Vineyard Centre: The Vineyard, Richmond, TW10 6AQ – Elementary English, Wednesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm (until 31st January 2024), then Tuesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm from 6th February
What you can expect:
- Friendly, supportive teachers
- Classes for all levels, including basic and elementary English
- Opportunities to meet others and build social connections
- Help to access mainstream services and participate in wider society
- Improved confidence, wellbeing, and independence
Who can join? Anyone who wants to improve their English, especially those facing linguistic or cultural barriers. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers, and people from all backgrounds.
Cost: All classes are free of charge, thanks to support from the City Bridge Foundation.
How to join: Simply come along to one of our sessions, or contact us for more information. No prior registration is required.
Locations: Multiple venues across Richmond and Twickenham. See above for details.
Contact us: If you have questions or need help, please get in touch using the details below.