Adult English classes: percentage of Adult Skills Budget in England 2008/09-2012/13

The data displays the funding estimates for ESOL courses in England from the fiscal year 208/09 to 2012/13, according to a Freedom of Information Request completed by the Skills Funding Agency, as a percentage of the total Adult Skills Budget. In the fiscal year 2008/09, ESOL funding made up nearly 8% of the total Adult Skills Budget, whereas this had decreased to less than 5% in 2012/13. The Adult Skills Budget also decreased by more than £150 million during this time period.