Banbury Madni Masjid is hosting an ESOL Meet & Assess Session in Banbury for adults who would like to improve their confidence and competency in English.
The session will help organisers understand local demand, meet prospective students, and assess what level of English-language support may be needed before future ESOL provision is planned. Two assessment periods will be available on Friday, 13 November 2026 at Umar Education & Welfare Centre.
You can also explore other community events in Banbury organised throughout the year.
ESOL stands for English for Speakers of Other Languages. ESOL learning is designed to help people who do not speak English as their first language improve their ability to understand, speak, read, and write English.
Developing stronger English skills can help with many areas of everyday life, including communicating with others, dealing with appointments and services, supporting children with education, accessing employment opportunities, and becoming more confident when participating in the wider community.
This Meet & Assess session is an initial step towards understanding what type of English-language provision may be appropriate for prospective students in Banbury.
The session is not advertised as a regular ESOL class. Instead, it is an opportunity for organisers to meet potential learners and assess local demand before planning future provision.
Prospective students can attend during either of the available session times. The information gathered will help organisers understand levels of interest and consider what may be required for future English-language learning opportunities.
By attending the assessment, prospective learners can also provide useful information that helps the team understand their current circumstances and learning needs.
No specific English level is stated on the event poster, so people interested in future ESOL provision are encouraged to attend the assessment session and discuss their needs.
Prospective students are asked to bring appropriate documentation to the Meet & Assess session.
Bringing the requested information will help the organisers understand eligibility and plan what may happen next.
Attendees should make sure that any documents they bring are current and relevant to the requirements shown on the event notice.
To make the event more accessible, there will be two assessment periods on 13 November 2026.
The first session runs from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM, while the second runs from 1:30 PM until 3:30 PM.
Prospective students can attend the period that is most suitable for them. If you are unsure about attendance arrangements or the documents required, contact the organisers on 01295 276662 before attending.
Good communication skills can help people participate more confidently in everyday community life. Providing accessible opportunities to improve English can support learning, employment, independence, and interaction with local services.
The session forms part of the wider educational and community work connected with Banbury Madni Masjid Centre and Umar Education & Welfare Centre.
Alongside educational initiatives, Banbury Madni Masjid provides a range of community programmes and activities for local residents. You can view more upcoming events at Banbury Madni Masjid to find other opportunities to participate.
This assessment session will help the organisers understand how much interest there is in ESOL classes and what prospective students may need.
The information provided by attendees will therefore contribute to decisions about future provision. Attending the Meet & Assess session does not necessarily mean that a particular course or place is guaranteed, but it gives prospective students the opportunity to register their interest and support future planning.
For further information about the ESOL Meet & Assess Session, please contact 01295 276662.
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