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<div data-wrapper="true" style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif"><h3>Adult Education </h3> <p>Adult education isn’t automatically available to asylum seekers, however, many further education colleges and charitable organisations provide educational opportunities,<br>for example, English lessons for speakers of other languages (ESOL).</p> <ul><li style="list-style-position: inside">In Wales, ESOL and other essential skills classes are available free of charge for lower levels and are available at local colleges, as well as through community groups. In Cardiff, Newport, Swansea and Wrexham enrolment is through the REACH Hub. You may also have the opportunity to learn Welsh.</li><li style="list-style-position: inside">In Scotland, the Scottish Funding Council waives fees for asylum seekers attending college to study part-time or non-advanced courses.</li><li style="list-style-position: inside">Check local criteria in other areas. Otherwise, if your asylum claim isn’t resolved after 6 months through no fault of your own, you will be eligible to 50% of funding towards ESOL courses.</li></ul> <h3>Higher Education</h3> <p>If you meet the academic requirements, you may be able to receive higher education. To go on to higher education a good level of English is needed, and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination is the accepted measure of ability. However, you will need to support yourself financially or secure a scholarship or bursary, as you are not eligible to apply for student support. Independent information on accessing higher education can be found at: <a href="https://www.refugeesupportnetwork.org/pages/25-access-to-higher-education">www.refugeesupportnetwork.org/pages/25-access-to-higher-education</a>.</p></div>
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