Our ESOL and Engagement Team works to improve access to English language learning opportunities across Devon. Contact us at ESOL@devon.gov.uk if you need any information or advice on learning English.

On our interactive map, you will find up-to-date information about all the English language classes on offer in Devon, and how to join a class.

Study towards a qualification

If you would like to study towards a recognised qualification in English language, you can sign up (subject to eligibility) for courses at one of the Further Education (FE) providers listed below. ESOL courses offered by these providers are usually free for eligible learners.

Exeter College: Contact adultESOL@exe-coll.ac.uk or lauragrix@exe-coll.ac.uk and check out their website
PETROC (Barnstaple and Tiverton): Contact adultsuccesscoaches@petroc.ac.uk and check out their website
City College Plymouth: Contact info@cityplym.ac.uk and check out their website
South Devon College (Torbay): Contact Enquiries@southdevon.ac.uk and check out their website
Learn Devon: Contact learndevon@devon.gov.uk and check out their website

Join a community English class

While most of the free classes run by community organisations do not lead to a qualification, they are usually taught by well-qualified and experienced teachers. As well as helping you to improve your English, these community classes will help you to meet people and to build strong connections in your local community. You can find details of all English language classes on offer in Devon on our interactive map. Use the contact details listed to sign up for a class.