In just the last decade, the number of refugees around the world has nearly doubled to over 40 million in 2023 (Concern, 2024). As this global crisis continues, private language schools are increasingly becoming spaces where displaced individuals seek to rebuild their lives. Schools like mine (Stafford House London) – traditionally catering to fee-paying students – face unique challenges when integrating refugee learners, whose backgrounds may include trauma, disrupted education and financial constraints. Successfully integrating refugees requires an understanding of their needs, culturally sensitive teaching approaches and institutional flexibility.
This article explores strategies for integrating adult refugee students into private language . . .
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