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<p>The government recognises that learning English is essential in enabling refugees
to rebuild their lives. We are working across government to develop a new strategy
for English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) in 2019, which will include addressing
the needs of refugees.</p><p>The department funds ESOL through the Adult Education
Budget (AEB), which is allocated to providers on an annual basis. Colleges and adult
learning providers have the freedom and flexibility to determine how they use their
AEB allocation to meet the needs of their communities. This includes planning, with
local partners, the ESOL courses that they will deliver locally.</p><p>The Home Office
and Department for Education have provided £10 million to enable refugees resettled
through the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme to access additional classes.</p><p>
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