35% increase in number of migrants having taxpayer-funded English lessons

The number of migrants enrolled on taxpayer-funded ESOL has increased to 168,730 in 2024/25.

This research was first reported by GB News.

English language proficiency

The 2021 Census of England and Wales showed almost one million migrants spoke little to no English.

There were a total of 980,266 foreign born individuals living in England and Wales wh…