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Adult English classes: why the waiting lists are so long in the United Kingdom in 2014

Distribution of reasons for large waiting lists at centres providing English classes for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)

The data displays main reasons why centres that provide English classes for adults had large waiting lists in the UK in 2014. The largest problem facing 65.8% of centres was the lack of funding. 52% of centres also stated that there was an insufficient provision for lower learner levels.

Insufficient funding to meet demand	66
Insufficient provision for lower level learners	52
Insufficient provision for learners with basic literacy needs	48
Lack of suitably qualified/experienced ESOL teachers	18
Insufficient provision for higher level learners	15

Adult English classes: why the waiting lists are so long in the United Kingdom in 2014

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