ESOL– Updated 15 December 2025 – Informal English classes January 2026 onwards.  

List compiled by:

Johanne Martin, 079291 26407 or email:  johannermartin@gmail.com

Angela Russell, 079860 16279 or email: angie_russell@hotmail.co.uk

Belfast BT1

BURC (Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre), 4 - 6 Donegal Street Place, Belfast, BT1 2FN.

Online courses via zoom.

Classes start the week beginning Monday 12 January 2026.

 BURC classes are free and online, using Zoom. Operating in 8-week modules, on rolling registration system, learners can join at any stage of the module.

Absolute Beginners: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30 - 10.30 am. 

Advanced Beginners: Tuesday and Thursday 11.30 am - 12.30 pm. 

Progressors: Monday and Wednesday 11 am – 12 pm.

Advanced Progressors: Thursday 10 - 11 am.  

Conversation: Wednesday 6.30 - 7.30 pm. 

To register please contact: Claudia at ESOL@burc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burcbelfastunemployedresourcecentre/

Twitter / X: @BURCProgrammes

Website: https://www.burc.org/english/

 

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North Belfast Friendship Club, Quaker Meeting House, 45 Frederick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LW.

 Tuesday 6 - 8 pm every week. Open to anyone who wants to meet new people & practise English. 

Contact: North Belfast Friendship Club - Home | Facebook.

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Acacia Path – iHubs (integration Hubs with ESOL classes)

 iHub Central, Central Church, 13 - 15 May Street, Belfast, BT1 4NA.

Classes restart on Tuesday 13 January 2026.

 Tuesday, 7 – 8.30 pm. Classes available for all levels.

Mixed male and female classes. No Childcare provided.

For all classes: www.acaciapath.com  / Acacia Path | Facebook

Contact: Justin on 07563 735 206 for more information or email Justin@acaciapath.com

 

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Yallaa café, Wellbeing Centre, 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 2DA.

 For English classes see website: Home - Yallaa for more information. Instagram: Yallaa.ni or

Yallaa on Facebook.  Contact: email  yallaacic@gmail.com

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Belfast BT2

Refuge Language (City Centre), GEMS, 34 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB.

Classes restart on Thursday 8 January 2026. 

Day – Thursday. Time – 12 - 1 pm. City Centre.  Level – Absolute Beginners.

Day – Thursday. Time – 1 - 3.30 pm. City Centre.  Level – Beginners. waiting list.

Day – Thursday. Time – 3.30 – 6 pm City Centre.  Level – Intermediate.

To register: All courses can be found here: www.refugelanguage.com/public-courses/

Contact: 07859 931 887 or email: info@refugelanguage.com for more information. 

Map - https://goo.gl/maps/Fjd772y9s6n3SyB67

All courses are free and are reserved for refugees and asylum seekers. Students must be aged 16+.

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Belfast BT3 

Globe International Café, The Dock, Titanic Quarter, Queen’s Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT.

Conversation club - Meet up to make new friends, practise your English and have fun together.

Mondays from 7.30 - 9.30 pm. Starts on Monday 12 January 2026.

Contact email: jenny.globe@outlook.com , Instagram globecafebelfast or Globe Café | Facebook

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Belfast BT5

 Refuge Language (East Belfast), 22 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5AD.

 Classes restart the week beginning Monday 5 January 2026.

 Day – Friday. Time – 9.30 am – 12 pm. East Belfast Beginners.

Level – Beginners and Pre-Intermediate.

 Day – Monday. Time – 9.30 am – 12 pm. East Belfast Intermediate+.

Level – Intermediate and above.

 

Day – Tuesday. Time – 10 am – 12.30 pm.  IELTS exam preparation. Level – Advanced B2/C1.

IELTS class restarts on Tuesday 13 January 2026.

 

You must register:   www.refugelanguage.com/public-courses/

 

Contact: 07859 931 887 or email: info@refugelanguage.com for more information. 

Map - https://goo.gl/maps/Fjd772y9s6n3SyB67

All courses are free and are reserved for refugees and asylum seekers. Students must be aged 16+.

 

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Belfast BT6                  

 The Suitcase Project, Emmanuel Hall, 55 Roslyn St, Belfast, BT6 8JJ.

Classes start on Monday 5 January 2026.

 

Conversational English - Monday 10 am - 12 pm. Children welcome.

English class – all levels – Wednesday 10.30 am – 12 pm. Childcare provided.

All welcome to practice speaking English. Refreshments provided.

Contact: Tim Burns: 07572 817 429 or email: tim@thesuitcaseproject.org.uk 

 

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Belfast BT7 

Homeplus, 113 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HP. 

Class restarts on Wednesday 25 February 2026.

Elementary: Wednesday 2 – 4 pm.

Contact: Glen Phillips on 028 90311 836 or email: info@homeplusni.com 

 

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International House Belfast, 109 - 111 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HP. 

Free classes with trainee teachers.

 

IN PERSON CLASSES FOR 2026:

Elementary and Intermediate classes. Saturday only classes (9 am-12 pm).

Saturday 14 March – Saturday 6 June.   Registration day: Thursday 12 March 2026.

 

Elementary and Intermediate classes. Monday to Friday classes (2 - 4.30 pm).

Monday 6 July – Friday 31 July. Registration day: Thursday 2 July 2026.

 

Elementary and Intermediate classes.  Saturday only classes (9 am -12 pm).

Saturday 5 September – Saturday 28 November. Registration day: Thursday 3 September 2026.

 

Elementary and Intermediate classes. Monday to Friday classes (2 - 4.30 pm).

Monday19 October – Friday 13 November.  Registration day: Thursday 15 October 2026.

 

ONLINE CLASSES – with Zoom for 2026:

 

Elementary and Intermediate classes. Monday to Friday (2 - 4.30pm).

Monday 16 February – Friday 13 March. Registration day:  Thursday 12 February 2026.

 

Elementary and Intermediate classes. Friday afternoon only (3.30 -6.30 pm).

Friday 11 September – Friday 4 December. Registration day: Thursday 3 September 2026.

 

Contact: celta@ihbelfast.com with any questions or call into the office for more information. 

 

 

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Street Soccer NI, 9 – 11 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JG. Classes provided by Refuge Language.

For more information and registration contact justin@streetsoccerni.org or call 07704 904 714.

Street Soccer NI | Facebook or https://www.streetsoccerni.org/

 

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People 1st, Suite 1, Ormeau House, 91 – 97 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 1SH.

Free online English classes – If you are a migrant living in Northern Ireland and would like to improve your English speaking and listening skills please contact: j.mcclorey@people-1st.co.uk to register.

Office telephone number: 028 9266 5100.

 

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Belfast Friendship Club, Aleksandar’s Bakery, 12 – 24 University Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1GY. 

The Friendship Club restarts on Thursday 8 January 2026.

 

New to Belfast or just want to meet some new people? Come along and join us. All welcome! 

Every Thursday 7 – 9 pm. www.belfastfriendshipclub.org

Contact: Stephanie on 07548 938 508 or email s.mitchell@together-cic.org

 

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Donegall Pass Community Forum, CRI Building, 165 -169 Donegall Pass, Belfast, BT7 1DT. 

Classes restart on Friday 9 January 2026.

 

Come along and meet new people, build confidence and strengthen your English for everyday life.

Beginners - Friday 10 am – 12 pm. Just come along on the day to register.

Intermediate - Friday 10 am – 12 pm. Just come along on the day to register.

 

Registration email chloe@donegallpass.org 

Contact: Office 028 9032 6256, www.donegallpass.org  or Facebook Donegal Pass Community Forum. 

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Newtownbreda Presbyterian Church (St John’s), 374 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3HX. 

Tuesday 6 - 7.30 pm. Food served (Halal). Homework Club & Activities for Primary School Children. Class restarts on Tuesday 9 January 2026.

Wednesday 10.30 am -12 midday. Class restarts on Wednesday 10 January 2026.

Coffee served.  All levels welcome. Classes held during school term time only.

Contact: Janet Robinson on 07736 523 372 or email:  janrobo@hotmail.com

 

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Ballynafeigh Community Development Association, 283 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GG.

 

The conversation café starts on Tuesday 20 January 2026.

English Conversation café. Tuesday 10 am to 12 pm. Classes held during school term time only.

Practice English skills in an informal manner. All levels welcome. Tea and coffee available.

Email: volunteer.bcda@gmail.com to reserve your place.

 

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Belfast BT8 

The Village, 55a Newtownbreda Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, BT8 6PZ.

For more details about English classes contact: Fal Vale 07539 128 864 or email fal@newtownbredabaptist.com  

 

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Belfast BT9 

Belfast City Mission, 13 Great Northern Street, Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7FJ. 

 

Classes restart the week beginning Monday 5 January 2026.

 

Women Beginners: Tuesday and Thursday 11.30 am – 1 pm.

Open to all - Intermediate: Tuesday and Thursday 2 – 3.30 pm.

Contact: Willie Cowan 07366 383 977 or email: mark.englishclasses@gmail.com

 

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International Meeting Point, 133a Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AG.

 

Classes restart week beginning Monday 12 January 2026.

 

Elementary, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate: Monday 3 - 4.30 pm.

Women only - Beginners, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate: Tuesday 10 – 11.30 am.

Elementary, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate: Wednesday 3 – 4.30 pm.

Contact: Henry Coulter on 07724 409 387, follow on Facebook or email imp@presbyterianireland.org

 

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Friends Across Borders, Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, 2 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DJ. 

 

Informal classes in small groups at different levels (Beginners, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate).

Monday - 10.30 am – 12 pm. Classes held during school term time only. Restarts Monday 5 January.

No need to book and classes adapt to student needs.

Crèche available for pre-school children of parents attending.

Contact: Church office 028 9066 6683 or email: office@fisherwick.org

 

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Roma Support Hub (RSH), 185-189 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7EL.

 

Classes start on Thursday 8 January 2026.  

Free informal English classes for members of the Romani communities.

Thursdays 10 -12 pm at Roma Support Hub. Classes held during school term time only.

For more information call: Romani: 07561 855 007, Romanian & Russian: 07842 310 477 or Slovak: 07395 318 943. See https://www.facebook.com/BelfastRoma or email romahelpline@forwardsouth.org

 

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Majestic English, Windsor Baptist Church, 208 – 212 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6GD.

Classes restart on Friday 16 January 2026. Classes held during school term time only.

 

Starters, Beginners and Intermediate and Advanced classes.

Women only tables available.

Fridays 9.45 am Registration, tea and coffee. Classes 10 – 11.30 am.

Crèche for 0-4 years (limited spaces).

Contact: Kerry Fee 07902 302 101 or email:kerry@windsorbaptist.org

 

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Belfast BT12

Falls Women Centre, 256-258 Falls Rd, Belfast, BT12 6AL.

 

Classes start on Tuesday 13 January 2026.

 Beginner and Entry level classes.  Tuesday 10 am – 12 pm. Women only.  Over 16 years of age.

Waiting list for crèche.

Contact: Nancy Graham 028 9032 7672.  Email:  nancy@fallswomencentre.org

 

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Windsor Women’s Centre, 136 – 144 Broadway, Belfast, BT12 6HY.  Women only.

NOTE – Classes are full.

Please contact Windsor Women’s Centre for details of future classes / waiting list.

 

Monday 1 0am – 12 pm - ESOL Entry 3 & L1.

Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm - ESOL Entry 1 & 2.

Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm - ESOL Speaking & Reading Proficiency Entry 3 & Higher (limited places). Friday 10 am – 12 pm - ESOL for Beginners (limited places).

Free crèche places available to participants if there is a vacancy in our crèche. Please note there is always a high demand for the childcare places therefore we are not always able to accommodate childcare requests. However, you will be placed on a waiting list if the crèche places are unavailable.

For more info: Satya / Dani, educationmanager@windsorwomenscentre.com; 028 9023 5451 ext. 205.

Contact 07590 429 200 to make appointment or fill in the expression of interest form here at contact us.  Website : WINDSOR WOMENS CENTRE EDUCATION - Windsor Womens Centre or  Facebook.

 

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Belfast BT14 

International Meeting Point North Belfast, 31 Carlisle Circus, Belfast, BT14 6AT.

 

The International Meeting Point centre is located behind the Hope Link Centre on Carlisle Circus.

Classes restart week beginning Monday 12 January 2026.

Monday 7 - 8.30pm Beginner & Intermediate class. 

Tuesday 2-3pm. Upper Intermediate class.

Wednesday 10.30 am – 12 noon. Beginner, Pre-intermediate & Intermediate (no crèche).

Tuesday 10.30 am. – 12 noon Mixed level - Women only (limited crèche available).

 

Other Activities see Facebook page: The International Meeting Point Belfast | Facebook

·       Monday 3 - 4.30 pm Homework club for Primary school children.

·       Wednesday and Thursday 12 - 3 pm FREE LUNCH, coffee and chat.

·       Thursday 10.30 -11.30 am Bible study in English.

·       Friday 10 am-12 pm. Parents and Toddlers.

 

Contact: Shirley McGonigle on 07759 131 903 or email: smcgonigle@presbyterianireland.org 

 

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Refuge Language, The Duncairn, Duncairn Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6BP.

 

Classes restart on Tuesday 6 January 2026.

 

Day – Tuesday. Time – 10 am - 12 pm. Level – Beginners and Pre-Intermediate.

To register: All courses can be found here: www.refugelanguage.com/public-courses/

Contact: 07859 931 887 or email: info@refugelanguage.com for more information.

All courses are free and are reserved for refugees and asylum seekers. Students must be aged 16+.

Map - https://goo.gl/maps/rJ81JJr7vjCYkzsx8

 

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Belfast BT15

 

Seaview Presbyterian Church Hall, 94 Shore Road, Belfast, BT15 3PZ.

 

Class starts on Tuesday 13 January 2026. Classes held during school term time only.

 

Tuesday 10.30 am – 12:30 pm. Informal English classes. Mixed level.

Contact: Helen Stewart 07716 744 974 or email: helenstewart389@hotmail.com

 

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North Belfast Christian Fellowship, 246 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 2AR.

 

Classes start on Thursday 8 January 2026.

 

Beginners, Improvers, and Advanced classes:  Thursday 10:30 am – 12.30 pm.

Mixed male and female classes. Pre-school children and babies are welcome.

Coffee break in the middle of the class.

 

Contact:  Hannah on 07405 494 401 or email: hannah@acaciapath.com 

 

Acacia Path – iHubs (integration Hubs with ESOL classes)

For all classes: www.acaciapath.com /  Acacia Path | Facebook

 

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Bangor BT20 

South Eastern Regional College, Bangor Campus, Castle Park Road, Bangor, BT20 4TD.

 

Classes restart week beginning Monday 26 January 2026.

 

All levels offered at Bangor Campus - Pre-entry to Level 2. 

For more information contact: Sharon Ishizaki – sishizaki@serc.ac.uk

 

See poster on page 16

 

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Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Hamilton Road, Bangor, BT20 4LN.

 

Classes restart on Tuesday 13 January 2026. Classes held during school term time only.

 

Tuesday 9.30 - 11 am. Classes in small groups with mixed levels. Tea, coffee and refreshments available before class. Crèche for babies and pre-school children.

Contact: The Church office on 028 9147 3213 or email: office@hrpc.org.uk for more information.

 

 

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Newtownards BT23 

South Eastern Regional College, Newtownards Campus, Victoria Avenue, Newtownards,

BT23 7EH.

 

Classes restart week beginning Monday 26 January 2026.

 

English classes available. For more information contact: Sharon Ishizaki – sishizaki@serc.ac.uk

 

See poster on page 16

 

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The Link, 10 West Street, Newtownards, BT23 4GB.

 

Classes restart the week beginning Monday 5 January 2026.

 

Newcomers welcome.

·       Monday 9.30 – 11 am. Stepping stones ESOL for women with babies or toddlers.

·       Monday 11 am – 1 pm. Improvers ESOL including English for Work / Employment.

·       Tuesday 11.30 am – 12.30. English For Life in The UK Test.

·       Tuesday 9 – 10 am. English for Driving.

·       Tuesday 2 - 4 pm. Beginners classes.

 

For more information contact info@thelinkcentre.org or phone 028 9182 1124.

 

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Lisburn BT27 and BT28

South East Regional College, Lisburn Campus, Castle Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SU.

Classes restart week beginning Monday 26 January 2026.

 

All levels offered at Lisburn Campus - Pre-entry to Level 2. 

For more information contact: Tom Le Seelleur – TleSeelleur@serc.ac.uk

 

See poster on page 16

 

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Lisburn City Library, 23 Linenhall Street, Lisburn, BT28 1FJ.

 

ESOL Reading Club. All welcome.

 

Monday 5 January 2026.

Thursday 5 February.

Thursday 5 March.

Saturday 5 April.

 

The 5th of each month. 1st floor, Lisburn City Library.  2.30 – 4.40 pm.

 

Contact: Tom Le Seelleur – email: TLeSeelleur@serc.ac.uk

 

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Atlas Centre, 7 Bachelors Walk, Lisburn, BT28 1XJ.

Restarting January 2026. Exact date and times to be confirmed.

English classes open to men and women.  Website: atlaswomenscentre.co.uk

For more information contact: 07514670609 or email reception@atlaswomenscentre.co.uk

 

 

 

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Downpatrick BT30 

South Eastern Regional College, Downpatrick Campus, Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ.

 

Classes restart week beginning Monday 26 January 2026.

 

English classes available. For more information contact: Michele Martinez – mmartinez@serc.ac.uk

See poster on page 16

 

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Kilkeel BT34

Mourne Presbyterian Church, Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4BN.

 

Class starts on Monday 12 January 2026. Classes held during school term time only.

 

Pre Intermediate English class. Monday 6.30 – 7.30 pm.

Contact: Robert James on 07715 568 683 or email: info@mournepc.org

 

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Glengormley BT36 

 

Glenabbey Church, 6 Ballycraigy Road, Glengormley, County Antrim, BT36 5ZZ.

 

Starts Wednesday 7 January 2026. During school term time only.

 

English Conversation Café: Wednesday 3- 4.30 pm. Glenabbey Warehouse + Foyer.  A multicultural family café with free drinks and snacks. An opportunity to practise English in a warm and friendly environment. Children are welcome to come along with their parents.

See upcoming events on church calendar. Website: www.glenabbey.church or

email: info@glenabbey.church or phone office 02890849600.

 

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Newtownabbey BT37 

Abbots Cross Presbyterian Church, 91 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9QN.

 

Classes start on Wednesday 14 January 2026.

 

Wednesday 7 pm - 8:30 pm. English classes open to all abilities for everyone.

Beginner and intermediate level groups. All the family are welcome.

Childcare provision during class.

Facebook page: Abbots Cross Presbyterian Church.

Contact: James 07739 516 942 or email: outreach@acpc.co.uk for more information.

 

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Abbots Cross Congregational Church, Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9QW. 

 

Class starts on Thursday 8 January 2026.

 

Thursday 10 – 11.30 am. Free classes for beginners to advanced.

Classes held during school term time only.

Contact: Bill Annette on 07533 622 200 for more information & registration before attending.

 

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Carrickfergus BT38

Woodlands Presbyterian Church, 48 Burleigh Drive, Carrickfergus, BT38 8HW.

 

Classes restart on Wednesday 7 January 2026.

 

Grapevine English Classes: 3 class levels - Beginners to Intermediate: Wednesday 7.15 – 8.30 pm.

Check Facebook for updates: The Grapevine English Lessons | Facebook 

Contact: Martin.thompson131@yahoo.co.uk.

 

 

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Antrim BT41 

Antrim Baptist Church, 3 Greystone Link, Antrim, BT41 1QW.

 

Class restarts on Tuesday 13 January 2026.  Classes held during school term time only.

 

Tuesday 10 -11.30 am. Free classes beginners to intermediate level. Provision for pre-school age children.

Contact: Mark: 07916 960 089 or John: 07708 846 112. Email: antrimenglish@gmail.com 

 

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Derry / Londonderry BT48

 North West Migrant Forum, 3rd Floor, Embassy Building, 3 Strand Road, Londonderry, BT48 7BH.

Classes start on Monday 5 January 2026.

 

Monday (women only) 1 – 2 pm - Conversational English.

Tuesday (women only) 11.30 am – 12.30 pm – English class for beginners.

Wednesday 3 – 4.45 pm – English class for beginners (open to everyone).

Thursday 12 – 1.30 pm – English class for beginners (open to everyone).

Thursday 5 – 7 pm – English class - Intermediate level (open to everyone).

 

Contact: icsc@nwmf.org.uk or phone 07912 295 771. No need to register.

 

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The Friendship Cafe. The Shirt Factory, 57-63 Rosemount Ave, Derry, BT48 0JE.

 

"A Stitch in Time" building; entrance from the carpark at back of the building, 2nd floor.

6.30 pm Monday nights for conversation, games, food & friendship.

All welcome. Further information available via Whats app group.

Contact Hilda Orr on 07835577534 or email hildaorr2@hotmail.com

 

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Coleraine BT51 and BT52 / Portstewart BT55 / Portrush BT56

Acacia Path – iHubs (integration Hubs with ESOL classes).

For all classes: www.acaciapath.com /  Acacia Path | Facebook

 

iHub North Coast

   Portrush (BT56 8BL)

   Portstewart (BT55 7PL)

   Coleraine (BT52 1EX)

When 

   Monday Morning.

   10 am – 12 pm

   Monday Evening.

   7:45 – 9.30 pm

   Wednesday Morning 

   10 am – 12 pm

Contact

   Loreen

   loreen@acaciapath.com

   Phone: 07568 563 640 

   FB page: Acacia Path

 

 

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The Resource Centre, Coleraine

 

Venue – Coleraine Town Hall, The Diamond, Coleraine BT52 1DP

Registration: gosia@theresourcecentre.org

 

All classes are free.

 

English class for absolute beginners – Starts Monday 12 January 2026 – 5.515 – 6.45 pm for 10 weeks. Coleraine Town Hall.

English class for beginners – Starts Monday 12 January 2026 – 7 – 8.30 pm for 10 weeks. Coleraine Town Hall.

English class for advanced – Starts Wednesday 14 January 2026 – 6 – 7.30 pm for 10 weeks. Coleraine Town Hall.

 

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Portadown BT62

Emmanuel Church, 32 Meadow Lane, Portadown, Craigavon, BT62 3NH.

 

Class will start on Tuesday 6 January 2026.  

Classes held during school term time only. Classes will stop for half term on Tuesday 10 February, Tuesday 31 March and Tuesday 7 April for Easter holidays.

 

Tuesday 7 – 8.30 pm. English lessons for speakers of other languages.

 

Contact: Cathy (Compassion Worker) email cathy@emmanuel-church.co.uk.

 

 

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Migrant Support Service, Unit F Mayfair Business Park, 193 Garvaghy Rd, Portadown, BT62 1HA.

 

Classes start week beginning Monday 12 January 2026. Classes held during school term time only

 

Free English classes. Registration essential by email: migrantappointments@gmail.com.

For more information phone 028 3898 8610 during office hours 9 am -1 pm and 3 - 5 pm.  

 

Pre Beginners - Monday and Tuesday 11 am – 1 pm.

Beginners - Thursday and Friday 9:15 – 11 am.

Elementary - Wednesday and Thursday 11 am – 1 pm.

Pre-Intermediate - Monday and Tuesday 9:15 – 11 am.

Intermediate evening class - Monday 6 – 8 pm.

Intermediate morning class - Wednesdays 9.15 – 11 am.

Conversational English - Friday 11 am – 1 pm.

 

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/16G4SzzrTJ/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

 

 

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Portadown BT63

First Portadown Presbyterian Church, Bridge Street, Portadown, Craigavon, BT63 5AA. 

 

Class starts on Friday 9 January 2026. During school term time only.

 

Shine Café. International Ladies Coffee Morning. Fridays 10 - 12 pm. Coffee, chat, crafts, and good food each week.   Contact: Judith Suarez on 07719 698 204.

 

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Drumgor BT65

Craigavon Baptist Church, Drumgor Heights, Drumgor, Craigavon, BT65 5BP.

 

1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.

11.30 am – 12.30 pm. All levels welcome.

Join us for coffee.  Crèche available.

Email: craigavonbaptistenglishclass@outlook.com

 

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Lurgan BT67 

Emmanuel Church, 23a Castle Lane, Lurgan, BT67 9BD.  (The Church is behind Sports Direct).

 

Classes restart at 7 pm on Tuesday 6 January 2026.

 

Pre-ESOL, Entry Level1, Entry Level 2: Tuesdays 7 – 9 pm with free tea / coffee / biscuits.

Everybody welcome.  No childcare provided. No accredited examinations provided.

Classes held during school term time only.

Contact: Barbara on 07517 975 866 or email: barbarajohnston12@gmail.com

 

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Dungannon BT70

First Steps Women’s Centre, 21a William Street, Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT70 1DX.

 

Classes are currently full.

Please contact First Steps Women’s Centre to put your name on the waiting list.

 

Women only.  Limited spaces available English entry level 2. Others courses also offered.

Register here: English - First Steps Womens Centre Dungannon County Tyrone

If you would like to call in the centre is open from 9 am – 4 pm, Monday - Thursday.

Email: thewomenscentre@gmail.com or Telephone: 028 8772 7648.

 

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Enniskillen BT74 and Omagh BT78

ERANO (Empowering Refugees and Newcomers Organisation) Fermanagh and Omagh District.

 

ERANO Office, Omagh Community House, 2 Drumragh Avenue, Omagh, BT78 1DP.

 

Free in person English classes with experienced ESOL teachers.

For more information follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RefugeeHubFODC .

 

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Omagh Ethnic Communities Support Group (OECSG), 2 Drumragh Avenue, Omagh, BT78 1DP.

 

New session with 2nd module starts Wednesday 21 January 2026.

 

Free English classes in Omagh Community House: twice weekly in a 6-week module.

Two group levels: Beginners and Improvers.

 

Registration required. Contact Email: oecsg2@yahoo.co.uk or Office phone: 028 8224 9750.

Website:  http://www.facebook.com/Omagh-Ethnic-Communities-Support-Group-148220865264095/

 

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For more information about ESOL provision throughout Northern Ireland please contact:

 

Ligia Parizzi, ESOL Coordinator

NIRRS (Northern Ireland Refugee Resettlement Scheme)

Phone: 028 9026 5233 or 07814 046391

Email: lparizzi@befastmet.ac.uk

Website: www.belfastmet.ac.uk

 

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