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There are many initiatives, programmes and organisations in Europe that offer subsidised or free language courses for migrants, including those from Africa. These opportunities are designed to facilitate social, occupational and cultural integration. Here are some general and country-specific options:
Spain
CEAR (Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid): They offer free Spanish classes and counselling for immigrants and refugees.
Red Cross: Spanish programmes for foreigners, available in several autonomous communities.
Official Language Schools (EOI): Some offer free or low-cost courses for immigrants enrolled in integration programmes.
France
Ofii (French Office for Immigration and Integration): Free French courses within the framework of the Republican Integration Contract (CIR).
La Cimade: NGO that organises language workshops for immigrants.
Volkshochschulen: Many offer French courses at nominal prices.
Germany
BAMF (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees): It offers integration courses including German language and culture classes.
Volkshochschule (VHS): Educational establishments offering subsidised German courses in most cities.
Caritas and Diakonie: They offer free or low-cost classes in several locations.
Italy
Centri per l'Istruzione degli Adulti (CPIA): Public centres offering free Italian language classes for adult immigrants.
ARCI and other local NGOs: They offer Italian language classes and workshops.
United Kingdom
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages): Subsidised or free courses offered by public institutions and NGOs.
Refugee Action and Migrant Help: They organise language and support classes.
- Erasmus+:
This EU programme supports educational initiatives, including language classes, for migrants and refugees, and you can search for local organisations funded by this programme. - NGOs and associations supporting migrants:
Organisations such as Red Cross, Caritas and Save the Children offer free language programmes in many European countries. - Integration centres:
Most European countries have integration centres or social services that offer language courses as part of their support for immigrants.
- Erasmus+:
TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT
We provide information on the aid and subsidies offered by the different administrations to immigrants from Africa.
If you have any questions about the information we provide you with, you can send an email to hello@welcomeafrica.com.
Each country has its own regulations on immigration subsidies. You should check these types of subsidies according to your situation, where you are and the immigration formalities you have already completed.