Workers’ Educational Association (WEA)

We offer free courses for refugees and displaced people, both online and in the classroom.

From offering ESOL courses for refugees to family learning that improves well-being. Talk to us about what classes we can offer to meet the needs of the people you are supporting.    

Some of the courses that we’ve delivered for refugee organisations include:   

•ESOL courses to build language skills   

• Life in the UK   

• Arts, craft and music classes for wellbeing   

• Family fitness and cookery classes   

• Supporting children’s education in the UK   

• Mental health and stress awareness   

• Working in the UK and employability courses   

• Level 1 Award in Workers' Rights and Labour Exploitation  

We deliver friendly, accessible and enjoyable courses for adults from all walks of life. You can access our courses online or in your local hub. Our provision spans the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester taking place in 91 community centres and spaces.

To access:

Contact us on our helpline, or take a look at our website to fill in your booking form and find providers in your area.

We work closely with voluntary and community organisations that help refugees to give people the best start in this country.

We offer free courses for refugees and displaced people, both online and in the classroom.   

From offering ESOL courses for refugees to family learning that improves well-being. Talk to us about what classes we can offer to meet the needs of the people you are supporting.    

We offer courses to help people develop the language skills and qualifications to work in the UK.

Some of the courses that we’ve delivered for refugee organisations include:   

• ESOL courses to build language skills   

• Life in the UK   

• Arts, craft and music classes for wellbeing   

• Family fitness and cookery classes   

• Supporting children’s education in the UK   

• Mental health and stress awareness   

• Working in the UK and employability courses   

• Level 1 Award in Workers' Rights and Labour Exploitation  

How to access:

You can access our courses online or in your local hub.

Our provision spans the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester taking place in 91 community centres and spaces.

Courses range from Pre-entry to Level 2, where learners can achieve City and Guilds qualifications in ESOL, maths and English.

Their information, advice and guidance service is an important part of all courses to help students find further learning and progression opportunities. The majority of classes are delivered online via Zoom, but some are held in person.

ESOL classes are free for those who claim income related benefits or for those who have low wages.

How to access:

To find a course and sign up, please use this search tool on their website: https://www.wea.org.uk/courses/esol