Refuge Language

27/05/2026

07/05/2026

Refuge Language wants to say a HUGE thank you to GEMS for hosting our ESOL courses over the past 4 years 💛
You supported us before anyone else did, and we’ll always be grateful for that. Together, we’ve taught around 600 students at GEMS (a conservative estimate!) and helped make a real difference in so many lives 🌍✨
Here are some of our favourite photos and memories from our time there — thank you for being such an important part of our journey. We wish you the very best of luck moving forward 💐

GEMS NI

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06/05/2026

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Tomorrow our GEMS classes will be held in our new venue, 62 Lisburn Road, BT9 6AX. Classes are at the same time, but in a different place. If you are lost, please call 07859931887.

14/04/2026

Two great firsts for Refuge Language this week — the launch of our new IELTS South course, and our first class in the new Lisburn Road venue 🤩

Brilliant to see the new classroom full of students, all bringing great energy from the very start.

30/03/2026

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Fatima, who achieved an IELTS score of 8 🤩 🤯

We are incredibly proud of Fatima for her outstanding results! She attended our IELTS exam course in East Belfast. Her strong results reflect real commitment and hard work.

This achievement is a big step forward as she continues to pursue her medical career and make a difference in the world. Well done 👏

27/03/2026

Our Refuge Language ESOL students had great fun attending a live show of Give My Head Peace at The Grand Opera House!

The experience was full of laughs, and proved an interesting way to practise English 🙌 Meeting the cast afterwards made it even more special 💖🤩

A big thanks to alliefordcelebrant for making the night happen 💐🫂

02/03/2026

Join our IELTS course in April!

✨ Level: B2 / C1
✨ Taught by an IELTS Examiner
✨ Improve all 4 skills: Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
✨ Get personalised feedback and exam strategies
✨ We will pay for your IELTS exam fee

This is your chance to prepare with confidence and take the exam without the financial burden.

📩 Email us today to join or get more information

09/02/2026

Reminder: classes are not running this week as we are off for half term. We will reopen on Monday 16th February. See you then! 🫶🙌😊

26/01/2026

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENT: We are closed on Tuesday 27th because of the storm. Please do not come to class. Classes are back to normal from Wednesday. ☔️ ⛈️ 🌬️

19/12/2025

🎉 City Centre End-of-Term Party 🎉
What a lovely way to wrap up the term—celebrating together, sharing food, laughter, and community.

A huge thank you to people who donated gifts! We’re so grateful to our students, teachers, and volunteers who make Refuge Language such a special place. A special thanks goes to our volunteer Susan 🫶, and Santa! 🎅

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season and a restful break. See you in the new year!