Vineyard English School (VES)

We are a growing school offering free, conversational, English language classes to people living in Croydon.

FREE - our classes are completely free - they are a gift to the people of Croydon from Croydon Vineyard Church. New students are always welcome and there are no eligibility requirements. Most of our teachers and helpers are volunteers - giving their time and expertise for free. 

CONVERSATIONAL - the classes focus on speaking and listening skills, using key language for day to day life in the UK.  A key focus of our school is building community.

CLASSES - the classes are taught by qualified teachers, and we have classes designed for a range of different levels.  We are friendly, informal and offer a high quality educational experience.

We would love to have you join us, and new students really are always welcome!! You can find our current timetable and venue details below.

For all enquiries please contact ves@croydonvineyard.org.uk

In Person Classes

We have classes in central Croydon for all levels on Monday and Thursday mornings. The classes are at the “Active Communities Hub”, which is in Centrale Shopping Centre, on Croydon High Street, CR0 1TY. It is opposite H&M, and close to Starbucks café. The classes start at 10.30am and finish at 12. New students are always welcome at all of our classes, they can simply arrive at the beginning of the classes.

We are currently running weekly classes for students who are in asylum accommodation in Croydon, at both Dunheved Hotel and Queen’s Hotel.

If you would like further information about these classes, or to enquire about other classes available please contact andy@croydonvineyard.org.uk

Vineyard English School is growing all the time, and we are always looking to get the right people on board.

We love having people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences come and serve with us - we have people help in a volunteer capacity, to gain work experience, or in a paid capacity (sessional teachers).

We are currently looking for:

English Class Volunteer Assistants

Volunteers are at the heart of VES! Volunteers facilitate, welcome, serve, and assist in all aspects of the classes. We love new people getting involved, whether qualified English teachers lending their skills, or willing volunteers ready to jump in!

Volunteers serve in both our online classes, and in person classes. No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to be friendly and an openness to learn! Training is given ‘on the job’.

If this opportunity excites you, please email ves@croydonvineyard.org.uk

English Teachers

We are looking to expand our rosta of teachers. If you are TEFL qualified (or equivalent), have atleast 1 year or experience, and are enthusiastic about teaching students from all over the world we would love to hear from you. We have part time teaching vacancies for both our online classes, and Croydon classes.

For all enquiries, please contact ves@croydonvineyard.org.uk

Vineyard English School is primarily funded by Croydon Vineyard Church. It is a gift to the people of Croydon and beyond.

If you would like to give to the work of Vineyard English School, you can do so via the “Give” link, please reference your gift as being for VES.

In addition to funding from Croydon Vineyard, VES has received two significant grants from Just Sow and one from Ascent Fostering. We are currently seeking additional funding from donors and grant giving organisations in order to be able to do even more for Croydon. If this is something you can help us with we would love to hear from you, please contact ves@croydonvineyard.org.uk