The course will help you to develop confidence and skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course activities and materials will link to everyday life and work experiences. Entry Level courses are delivered in a classroom over 25 weeks. You will be entered for the assessments when you are ready. Entry Level assessments take place in class time. Level 1 and 2 courses are delivered either in a classroom or online over 26 weeks. The speaking and listening and reading exams take place during the 26 week programme and the writing exam is taken after the final session. All Level 1 and Level 2 learners on classroom and online courses will be required to attend one of our centres to take all exams. Functional Skills English qualifications are recognised by employers and a Level 2 qualification, is an equivalent skill level to GCSE English.
Course details
| Qualification name | Functional Skills Qualification in English |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 1 |
| Awarding organisation | Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course type | Essential Skills |
| Course hours | Part-time |
| Course start date | 24th September 2026 |
| Cost | £0.00 |
| Cost description | This programme is free for eligible learners |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
No formal Entry Requirements are needed for English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2
Find out what material you will need.
Pen, paper and a folder to store your work. For online courses, you will need a laptop or PC, a good internet connection and be a competent user of IT. Smartphones or tablets are not suitable devices to use to study these courses.
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
Various
| Name | COALVILLE LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Address |
High Street
Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3EA Find on Google maps |
| lals.coalvillebs@leics.gov.uk | |
| Phone | 0116 3050518 |
| Website | https://golearnleicestershire.ac.uk/ |
Other venues and dates
| Venue | Start date | Options |
|---|---|---|
| THURMASTON THE ROUNDHILL ACADEMY | 11th November 2026 | View course |
| ENDERBY ADULT LEARNING CENTRE | 9th November 2026 | View course |
| MARKET HARBOROUGH SYMINGTON BUILDING | 9th November 2026 | View course |
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