Wise in 5: Language education for refugees and migrants in the UK and Ireland
Think tank: PolicyWISE
Author(s): Various authors
March 12, 2025
This report from UK think tank PolicyWISE looks at the disparities in language education policies for refugees and migrants across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
This quick-read policy brief from PolicyWISE compares policy frameworks related to language education for refugees and migrants. It highlights key gaps in the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision and funding shortages. It also highlights the lack of education in indigenous languages across the nations and highlights their importance in cultural assimilation.