The Stirling School of English is a voluntary organisation that aims to provide low-cost English language tuition to all whose first language is not English.
The charity seek to not only provide English language teaching, but also create a community where foreign students feel accepted and ‘at home’.
Over 70 students attend English classes each week and the school has welcomed students from more than 25 countries spanning five continents. While some fit easily into a beginners, intermediate or advanced group, others may also have special needs.
An invaluable service to help visitors
Provost Simpson said: “Coming to a foreign country where you do not know anybody and are not able to speak the language well can be very daunting.
“Stirling has always been an extremely welcoming place for visitors to live, and the Stirling School of English provides an invaluable service to ensure that families and individuals will be supported to belong, participate and thrive in their new communities.
“Migrants contribute so much to our society with their knowledge and skills, helping us to build stronger, more resilient communities. The School of English does a wonderful job helping them reach their potential and unlock the wide ranging benefits they can bring to their new homes across Stirling.”
Serving Stirling for more than 20 years
The school was established in 1999 and is located at 61-63 Murray Place, Stirling, where morning classes are held. Evening classes also take place at Wallace High School.
Currently most of their classes, which are due to start on 17th January 2022, are taught via Zoom with beginner levels also meeting in-person.
Provost Simpson added: “Not only does the school aim to help anyone who wants to learn, but the tutors are all volunteers as well.
“I look forward to highlighting the fantastic work they do to help people throughout Stirling who want to learn the English language in the forthcoming year.”
Helping anyone who wants to learn
Stirling School of English Volunteer Manager, Ilona Hunter said: “The Stirling School of English is a place where students can meet other students, young children can be left safely in the crèche, and friendships are formed. All cultures are valued and accepted.
“Some students may have lived in Scotland for a number of years and can speak English but not write it, whilst other students may have learnt a lot of grammar and vocabulary in their home country but are hardly able to understand the Scots or speak the language. We aim to help anyone who wants to learn.”
Since 2016, Stirling Young Carers Service, the city’s Street Pastors and Start Up Stirling are among the local organisation to have been honoured with the accolade of Charity of The Year.
For more information on the Stirling School of English please email stirling.school@yahoo.co.uk.
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As the world marks International Migrants Day, Stirling Provost Christine Simpson has announced the Stirling School of English as her new Charity of the Year. The Stirling School of English is a voluntary organisation that aims to provide low-cost English language tuition to all whose first language is not English. (0) -
As the world marks International Migrants Day, Stirling Provost Christine Simpson has announced the Stirling School of English as her new Charity of the Year. The Stirling School of English is a voluntary organisation that aims to provide low-cost English language tuition to all whose first language is not English. (1) -
As the world marks International Migrants Day, Stirling Provost Christine Simpson has announced the Stirling School of English as her new Charity of the Year. The Stirling School of English is a voluntary organisation that aims to provide low-cost English language tuition to all whose first language is not English. (2) -
As the world marks International Migrants Day, Stirling Provost Christine Simpson has announced the Stirling School of English as her new Charity of the Year. The Stirling School of English is a voluntary organisation that aims to provide low-cost English language tuition to all whose first language is not English. (3) -
As the world marks International Migrants Day, Stirling Provost Christine Simpson has announced the Stirling School of English as her new Charity of the Year. The Stirling School of English is a voluntary organisation that aims to provide low-cost English language tuition to all whose first language is not English. (4)
