English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Classes in Peterborough

Cambridgeshire Skills
Cambridgeshire Skills offer various ESOL courses, from pre-Entry through various levels, and ESOL for employability. These are taught in person at various venues, and are free or have a cost depending on the course and your eligibility. You will need to apply to have an assessment. Find out more about each course here. If you have any questions, you can contact them on 01353 613013.

City College Peterborough
ESOL courses start from Pre-Entry and work up to Level 2. Most people move on to English: Functional Skills after they have passed the ESOL levels. To sign up, contact them by email or telephone (or you can go to their Brook Street campus). They will take your details and place you on their ESOL waiting list. They will contact you once they have a potential date to assess your English and then place you in the appropriate level.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01733761361
Address: City College, Brook Street, Peterborough, PE1 1TU

Gladca
Gladca is a community hub and multi-cultural centre, especially supporting recently arrived migrants in Peterborough. They offer pre-entry, ESOL from Entry to Level 2, and Functional English classes. Find out more on this webpage. You can also contact them:
Telephone 01733 566343
Email: [email protected]
Address: 316-318 Gladstone Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BX

Peterborough Asylum and Refugee Community Association (PARCA)
ESOL courses are held throughout the year at their Centre (Unity Hall, Northfield Road, Peterborough, Pe1 3QH). This course is for anyone aged 19+ who does not speak English as their first language, and is suitable for beginners and learners who are not ready to undertake a qualification. You will need to attend an enrolment workshop for this course. Find out more on this webpage. For queries and to enrol, please contact Lina Truksanovaite at [email protected]

Peterborough College
Their ESOL Department offers an array of courses designed for non-native English speakers, from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, online and in person. This department prepares students for diverse settings, ranging from social interaction to professional environments, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Some courses are for ages 16 - 18, others for age 19+. Find out more by visiting this page.

Steadfast Training
In-person ESOL programme in Peterborough for anyone aged 19+ wanting to learn and improve their spoken and written English. Contact them on [email protected] or phone 01775 513050. They will invite you for an assessment to determine your level. Sessions are held at Steadfast Training Centre at 2 North Street, Peterborough, PE1 2RA.

WEA
WEA (The Workers' Educational Association) run various English courses for speakers of other languages, at different levels. Funding is available to cover the cost of these courses for those who meet certain criteria. Visit this page on the WEA website and click 'search options' to find courses in your area. There are also online courses available.

A little bit of travel away:

North Cambridgeshire Training Centre offers ESOL courses for adults in their training centres; the nearest to Peterborough is in Chatteris. They have ESOL classes for all levels, and you can start any time of the year. Find out more on this webpage, including how to contact them and apply.

Some ESOL courses have a cost, and some are free for people who fit the organisation's eligibility criteria. Please contact organisations to find out more.

Information and advice for migrants

Peterborough City Council has put together information and advice for new arrivals to help with getting settled, particularly for refugees arriving in the city. This includes topics such as where to go for support as well as things to do. Visit their website by clicking here.