RETAS Leeds
@retasleeds.bsky.social
We work to integrate refugees and asylum seekers through education, training and employment; empowering them to build a safe home in West Yorkshire.
Want to improve your English and communication skills with our tiered ESOL courses?
Find a course that best suits your educational needs and join RETAS to support your learning this year 👏
Find a course that best suits your educational needs and join RETAS to support your learning this year 👏
August 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Want to improve your English and communication skills with our tiered ESOL courses?
Find a course that best suits your educational needs and join RETAS to support your learning this year 👏
Find a course that best suits your educational needs and join RETAS to support your learning this year 👏
Our first Conversation Cafe of the summer season is tomorrow! ☕
Want to meet new people, practice your English conversation skills and get some refreshments at the same time? 🥐
join us from 10am - 12pm 😊
Want to meet new people, practice your English conversation skills and get some refreshments at the same time? 🥐
join us from 10am - 12pm 😊
July 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Our first Conversation Cafe of the summer season is tomorrow! ☕
Want to meet new people, practice your English conversation skills and get some refreshments at the same time? 🥐
join us from 10am - 12pm 😊
Want to meet new people, practice your English conversation skills and get some refreshments at the same time? 🥐
join us from 10am - 12pm 😊
Our wonderful tutor Sherry has been awarded with Tutor of the Year award and we're so pleased her hard work, compassion and dyanmic teaching methods have been recognised 🌟🫶
July 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Our wonderful tutor Sherry has been awarded with Tutor of the Year award and we're so pleased her hard work, compassion and dyanmic teaching methods have been recognised 🌟🫶
A huge congratulations to those who were honoured at the Adult Community Learning Learner Awards ceremony last week! 🌟
We recognise week on week the dedication and hard work that goes into the development of our learners, so it's fantastic to see external bodies recognising it too! 🤩
We recognise week on week the dedication and hard work that goes into the development of our learners, so it's fantastic to see external bodies recognising it too! 🤩
July 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
A huge congratulations to those who were honoured at the Adult Community Learning Learner Awards ceremony last week! 🌟
We recognise week on week the dedication and hard work that goes into the development of our learners, so it's fantastic to see external bodies recognising it too! 🤩
We recognise week on week the dedication and hard work that goes into the development of our learners, so it's fantastic to see external bodies recognising it too! 🤩
If you're interested in joining one of our ESOL courses, drop by our Harehills office from 9:30am to find a spot that suits you and your learning needs! 🤩
July 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
If you're interested in joining one of our ESOL courses, drop by our Harehills office from 9:30am to find a spot that suits you and your learning needs! 🤩
This time next week, we'll be welcoming prospective learners to our assessment sessions, helping and guiding them them to fing their place in course best for them! 😍
Want to be a part of our provision? Come to RETAS between 9:30am - 11:30am on Thursday 24th to find your spot! 👍
Want to be a part of our provision? Come to RETAS between 9:30am - 11:30am on Thursday 24th to find your spot! 👍
July 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This time next week, we'll be welcoming prospective learners to our assessment sessions, helping and guiding them them to fing their place in course best for them! 😍
Want to be a part of our provision? Come to RETAS between 9:30am - 11:30am on Thursday 24th to find your spot! 👍
Want to be a part of our provision? Come to RETAS between 9:30am - 11:30am on Thursday 24th to find your spot! 👍
Miss our recap on what went down in June? 👀
You can see the email we sent out to our supporters here 👇
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You can see the email we sent out to our supporters here 👇
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July 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Miss our recap on what went down in June? 👀
You can see the email we sent out to our supporters here 👇
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You can see the email we sent out to our supporters here 👇
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Just some of our fantastic Entry Level 1 graduates 🧑🎓
What a way to start the summer, with new skills, new friends and new found confidence 💫🤩
What a way to start the summer, with new skills, new friends and new found confidence 💫🤩
July 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Just some of our fantastic Entry Level 1 graduates 🧑🎓
What a way to start the summer, with new skills, new friends and new found confidence 💫🤩
What a way to start the summer, with new skills, new friends and new found confidence 💫🤩
We're still so pleased with how our collaboration with Leeds International Film Festival, LASSN and Hyde Park Picturehouse went 📽️ 🍿
This collaboration really showcased the sense of community within Leeds, and we're so proud to be a part of it 🧡
This collaboration really showcased the sense of community within Leeds, and we're so proud to be a part of it 🧡
July 14, 2025 at 9:34 AM
We're still so pleased with how our collaboration with Leeds International Film Festival, LASSN and Hyde Park Picturehouse went 📽️ 🍿
This collaboration really showcased the sense of community within Leeds, and we're so proud to be a part of it 🧡
This collaboration really showcased the sense of community within Leeds, and we're so proud to be a part of it 🧡
It's #ThrowbackThursday and we're refelctig on last year's #RefugeeWeek exibition exploring the concept of home for those living in Harehills 🏡
We loved celebrating our home of Harehills so much 😍
We loved celebrating our home of Harehills so much 😍
July 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
It's #ThrowbackThursday and we're refelctig on last year's #RefugeeWeek exibition exploring the concept of home for those living in Harehills 🏡
We loved celebrating our home of Harehills so much 😍
We loved celebrating our home of Harehills so much 😍
More pictures from a recent trip to Kirkstall Valley Farm, where our Welcome to Leeds volunteers attend once a month to not only help around and keep busy, but to provde access to nature and agricultural activities, boosting wellbeing all round! 👨🌾 🥔 🚜
July 9, 2025 at 8:33 AM
More pictures from a recent trip to Kirkstall Valley Farm, where our Welcome to Leeds volunteers attend once a month to not only help around and keep busy, but to provde access to nature and agricultural activities, boosting wellbeing all round! 👨🌾 🥔 🚜
Miss our recap on what went down in June? 👀
You can see the email we sent out to our supporters here 👇
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You can see the email we sent out to our supporters here 👇
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July 8, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Miss our recap on what went down in June? 👀
You can see the email we sent out to our supporters here 👇
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You can see the email we sent out to our supporters here 👇
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More pictures from a fantastic #WorldRefugeeDay event as the annual Refugee World Cup truly showcased the meaning of community! 👟⚽🥅
July 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
More pictures from a fantastic #WorldRefugeeDay event as the annual Refugee World Cup truly showcased the meaning of community! 👟⚽🥅
Today! Find your spot on one of our OFSTED awarded outstanding ESOL courses 👍
Join our informal assessment drop in session from 9:30am - 11:30am ✅
Join our informal assessment drop in session from 9:30am - 11:30am ✅
July 3, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Today! Find your spot on one of our OFSTED awarded outstanding ESOL courses 👍
Join our informal assessment drop in session from 9:30am - 11:30am ✅
Join our informal assessment drop in session from 9:30am - 11:30am ✅
Join us from 9:30am tomorrow to find your place in our diverse ESOL provison 👍
From beginners of the language, to those wishing to improve their employability, we'll let you know the course that best meets your learning needs! 🤩
From beginners of the language, to those wishing to improve their employability, we'll let you know the course that best meets your learning needs! 🤩
July 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Join us from 9:30am tomorrow to find your place in our diverse ESOL provison 👍
From beginners of the language, to those wishing to improve their employability, we'll let you know the course that best meets your learning needs! 🤩
From beginners of the language, to those wishing to improve their employability, we'll let you know the course that best meets your learning needs! 🤩
The Refugee World Cup is a huge highlight of Refugee Week every year, with 2025's edition being no exception ⚽️
Our RETAS representatives played so well and we're so proud of them for coming together through the beautiful sport once more 🙌
Our RETAS representatives played so well and we're so proud of them for coming together through the beautiful sport once more 🙌
July 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The Refugee World Cup is a huge highlight of Refugee Week every year, with 2025's edition being no exception ⚽️
Our RETAS representatives played so well and we're so proud of them for coming together through the beautiful sport once more 🙌
Our RETAS representatives played so well and we're so proud of them for coming together through the beautiful sport once more 🙌
We're almost in July which means our June recap newsletter is being sent this week! 📨
Want the latest RETAS news on services, client feedback and good news stories straight into your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter below ⬇️
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Want the latest RETAS news on services, client feedback and good news stories straight into your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter below ⬇️
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June 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
We're almost in July which means our June recap newsletter is being sent this week! 📨
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Want the latest RETAS news on services, client feedback and good news stories straight into your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter below ⬇️
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Want to improve your English language and communication skills? As well as your confidence and ability to integrate? 💡
Join our informal, drop-in learner assessments next week! 👀
Thursday 3rd July 9:30am - 11:30am 🕖
Join our informal, drop-in learner assessments next week! 👀
Thursday 3rd July 9:30am - 11:30am 🕖
June 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Want to improve your English language and communication skills? As well as your confidence and ability to integrate? 💡
Join our informal, drop-in learner assessments next week! 👀
Thursday 3rd July 9:30am - 11:30am 🕖
Join our informal, drop-in learner assessments next week! 👀
Thursday 3rd July 9:30am - 11:30am 🕖
What a fantastic art and film session we had for Refugee Week last week 🤩
Thanks to St Luke's for the incredible space, Eastern Oven for the food, Leeds Uni for the art supplies and Leeds International Film Festival for support! A true showcase of community coming together 🧡
Thanks to St Luke's for the incredible space, Eastern Oven for the food, Leeds Uni for the art supplies and Leeds International Film Festival for support! A true showcase of community coming together 🧡
June 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
What a fantastic art and film session we had for Refugee Week last week 🤩
Thanks to St Luke's for the incredible space, Eastern Oven for the food, Leeds Uni for the art supplies and Leeds International Film Festival for support! A true showcase of community coming together 🧡
Thanks to St Luke's for the incredible space, Eastern Oven for the food, Leeds Uni for the art supplies and Leeds International Film Festival for support! A true showcase of community coming together 🧡
Last week, our dedicated volunteer and incredible artist Salman curated an exhibition and art workshop for both clients and supporters 🙌
'Between Two Worlds' showcased the refugee experience through a creative and artistic lens, and allowed those with lived experience to freely express themselves 🎨
'Between Two Worlds' showcased the refugee experience through a creative and artistic lens, and allowed those with lived experience to freely express themselves 🎨
June 25, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Last week, our dedicated volunteer and incredible artist Salman curated an exhibition and art workshop for both clients and supporters 🙌
'Between Two Worlds' showcased the refugee experience through a creative and artistic lens, and allowed those with lived experience to freely express themselves 🎨
'Between Two Worlds' showcased the refugee experience through a creative and artistic lens, and allowed those with lived experience to freely express themselves 🎨
We'll be sending out all the latest updates from June next week 📨
If you'd like to be the first in the know about how RETAS is supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds, then sign up here ⬇️
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If you'd like to be the first in the know about how RETAS is supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds, then sign up here ⬇️
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June 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
We'll be sending out all the latest updates from June next week 📨
If you'd like to be the first in the know about how RETAS is supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds, then sign up here ⬇️
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If you'd like to be the first in the know about how RETAS is supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds, then sign up here ⬇️
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A huge thank you to everybody that came out to enjoy a stunning piece of cinema, We Dare to Dream 😍
A special thank you to Hyde Park Picturehouse, LASSN and LIFF who have supported this event, and a huge thank you to Oscar who talked about his own asylum journey and Paralympian experience 🎉
A special thank you to Hyde Park Picturehouse, LASSN and LIFF who have supported this event, and a huge thank you to Oscar who talked about his own asylum journey and Paralympian experience 🎉
June 24, 2025 at 8:04 AM
A huge thank you to everybody that came out to enjoy a stunning piece of cinema, We Dare to Dream 😍
A special thank you to Hyde Park Picturehouse, LASSN and LIFF who have supported this event, and a huge thank you to Oscar who talked about his own asylum journey and Paralympian experience 🎉
A special thank you to Hyde Park Picturehouse, LASSN and LIFF who have supported this event, and a huge thank you to Oscar who talked about his own asylum journey and Paralympian experience 🎉
How does your garden grow? With the nurturing of our Welcome to Leeds volunteers! 🙌🌱
Our weekly sessions with Sunflower ESOL at Catch are always a highlight for the team, just look at those happy faces - and that's without any sunshine! ☺️
Our weekly sessions with Sunflower ESOL at Catch are always a highlight for the team, just look at those happy faces - and that's without any sunshine! ☺️
June 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
How does your garden grow? With the nurturing of our Welcome to Leeds volunteers! 🙌🌱
Our weekly sessions with Sunflower ESOL at Catch are always a highlight for the team, just look at those happy faces - and that's without any sunshine! ☺️
Our weekly sessions with Sunflower ESOL at Catch are always a highlight for the team, just look at those happy faces - and that's without any sunshine! ☺️
A wonderful time was had last week as our Welcome to Leeds volunteers supported agriculture at Kirkstall Valley Farm 🧅🥔
Our asylum seeker clients are happy to get their hands dirty, and stuck into vegetable growing at a local farm to learn more about agriculture in our community 🧑🌾
Our asylum seeker clients are happy to get their hands dirty, and stuck into vegetable growing at a local farm to learn more about agriculture in our community 🧑🌾
June 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A wonderful time was had last week as our Welcome to Leeds volunteers supported agriculture at Kirkstall Valley Farm 🧅🥔
Our asylum seeker clients are happy to get their hands dirty, and stuck into vegetable growing at a local farm to learn more about agriculture in our community 🧑🌾
Our asylum seeker clients are happy to get their hands dirty, and stuck into vegetable growing at a local farm to learn more about agriculture in our community 🧑🌾
Come to RETAS tomorrow to see some works from those showcasing their refugee experience as we facilitate our 'Between Two Worlds' exhibition 🎉
June 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Come to RETAS tomorrow to see some works from those showcasing their refugee experience as we facilitate our 'Between Two Worlds' exhibition 🎉