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Asylum: English Language

Successfully integrating refugees remains a Government priority. Those granted refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK have access to mainstream services to support them to build independent, fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to the UK economy.

Asylum seekers whose claims have been outstanding for six months or more are eligible for the same skills funding as other residents in England. Crucially, they are exempt from the standard three-year qualifying period for accessing Adult Skills Fund support, which includes fully funded English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) learning.