Introduction to ESOL for new migrants

If you have moved to the UK and want to learn English, this page can help.

You can learn about different English classes, where they take place, and what level they are.

Visit the information page.

Hong Kong Nationals

Are you a Hong Kong National arriving in Yorkshire and the Humber? Or do you know someone who is? Migration Yorkshire have developed a Hong Kong Hub on their website. Follow the link to visit the hub and find out all you need to know about settling in Yorkshire and the Humber.

You can access the Migration Yorkshire Hong Kong Hub Facebook group here

Local services and calendar of activities

Going to University – Click here for lots of information about going to university in the UK

Information on going to English classes for BN(O)s – Although generally BN(O) visa holders cannot access free English classes or other courses funded through the Adult Education Budget (AEB) for the first three years of their residence in the UK, many local authorities in Yorkshire and Humber are allowing Hong Kongers to join English classes run by their adult education teams. If you are a Hong Konger living in Doncaster, Kirklees, Leeds, North Yorkshire, Rotherham, Sheffield, York or Wakefield you can join AEB funded classes for free. This means that you can join most English classes at Colleges and Adult Education Centres in these areas for free.

Also, there are many other kinds of English classes open to Hong Kongers which are available in the community sector. To locate these classes, search for classes near to you using the postcode search and then contact specific groups to find out if Hong Kongers can join.

West Yorkshire Police have produced a Hate Crime Awareness Form in traditional Chinese. There is also a third party reporting service for Hong Kongers and other East and South East Asian Communities – On your side

Visit the Hong Kong Hub

Ukraine Resources

Migration Yorkshire have set up a hub and collected other resources about supporting people from Ukraine who are living in our region. Follow the links to access.

Migration Yorkshire Ukraine Hub

Ukraine Resources and Links

British Red Cross Ukraine Refugee Support

Rachel Oner has put together a padlet of help and support for refugees and asylum seekers, including resettlement.

Additional Support for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Resettlement

STEP Ukraine Poster – Ukrainian

STEP Ukraine Poster – English