Language is identified in the European Union Common Basic Principles as one of the elements in integration. JRS Ireland provides one to one peer tutoring in English language for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.

During the past year, JRS Ireland has developed its language support services.

Three initiatives are underway involving one-to-one peer tutoring in English language for asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants. The first of these involves Transition Year students from Belvedere College who provide language classes to migrant parents whose children are attending local schools, while the other two initiatives are being run in conjunction with the Suas Society in Trinity College. The Suas volunteers provide classes to migrants living in the city centre, as well as to residents in Hatch Hall Reception Centre.

JRS Ireland is also working with the Roma Cultural Mediation Group to provide language support to members of the Roma community in Mulhuddart.