Learn English At Home
LEAH (Learn English at Home) is a charity that offers English classes in London to help asylum seekers, refugees and migrants who live in Kingston, Merton, Hounslow, and Richmond to improve their English language skills.
We offer lessons for people who are unable to get to formal college classes due to their personal or family situation, for health reasons or because of their very low English skills.
Learn English
Who is eligible for our free service?
Residents of Kingston, Hounslow, Richmond and Merton who need help with their English, and who:
- have a young child or children at home with additional needs
- are carers who cannot leave their home
- have physical and/or mental health needs
and/or
- are victims of domestic violence or human trafficking.
Referrals
We accept referrals from health and social care professionals, government and educational organisations, and other charities. In some cases, we are able to accept referrals from family members or friends, or self-referrals.

Teach English as a Volunteer
You could help make a positive difference to the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. If you can spare one hour a week to support a learner, we’d be delighted to train you to be a volunteer tutor.

Our Impact
371
Learners supported in 2024-25
140
Active volunteer tutors from all over the UK

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Learner Stories
William’s Story
William was a farmer before he fled the war in Sri Lanka to come to Britain 18 years ago. He was living in a shelter for the homeless run by a local…
Eliene’s Story
Eliene is from Brazil and is having one to one lessons at home with a LEAH volunteer. When I arrived in London I was only able to speak Portuguese,…

























