The Home Office requires documents to be translated by a certified British translator — a member of CIOL or ITI.
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Russian-speaking agents, platforms, charities and websites for finding housing in the UK.
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Only for those who already have Refugee Status, Humanitarian Protection or Leave to Remain. Asylum seekers can only work with Permission to Work from the Home Office.
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838 charities for refugees and asylum seekers in England and Wales. Source: Charity Commission.
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ESOL is free for asylum seekers (6+ months waiting or Section 95/4). Children under 18 — free immediately. You need an ARC or Bail 201. More details: Education.

Can't find a college in the list? Find your area at gov.uk/find-local-council, then search for [area] + college + ESOL. Or visit your nearest college in person.

London

Tower Hamlets College
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Hackney Community College
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Westminster Adult Education Service
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City and Islington College
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Lambeth College
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Lewisham College
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Newham College
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Barking & Dagenham College
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Waltham Forest College
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Morley College
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Outside London

Birmingham Metropolitan College
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Manchester College
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Leeds City College
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Sheffield College
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Bristol City College
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Glasgow Clyde College
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Online Resources

ESOL Nexus
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Refugee Education UK
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STAR Scholarships
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