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Functional Skills: English

Location Chesterfield College
Start date 09 Jan 2025 Multiple start dates
Type Funded
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The fast-track course offers all levels of Functional Skills English from Entry 1 to Level 2. You can enrol on this course to start in September 2025 or January 2026, and we will enter you for your exam when you’re ready. Learning plans are designed for each individual student, bespoke to your English needs. Classes will be small with groups of up to 15 to ensure plenty of tutor support for each student to achieve their goals.

New for 2025/2026; We are also offering and ONLINE only option, for 2 hours online, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm. You would only need to attend college for your exams. This is a great option for busy parents and those adults who would find accessing college for twilight sessions difficult. Days to be determined.

Course Structure

English qualifications are divided into three parts, Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening. You can complete these sections at your pace and be entered when you feel ready. Entry Level exams are taken on paper and Level 1 and 2 are taken online.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, but you will be required to sit a short assessment and interview before you enrol to assess your level. You will be then enrolled onto that level. Age 18+ accepted.

Assessment methods

English is three exams for the full qualification at each level; dependent on which level is being taken.

Fees and funding

Free Adult Maths and English funding available dependant on learner circumstances.

Progression

This course could lead to entry onto an apprenticeship, GCSE maths or English course, or an Access to HE course.

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