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Swindon   SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This course is for eligible adults aged 19+ who live in Swindon and do not have a Level 1 or higher qualification in English. More information on the eligibility criteria is available using this link�...

  • Start date: 23rd April 2025
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 12 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

COVENTRY   COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 85 Hours, part-time (evening)

NEWARK   LINCOLN COLLEGE

Functional Skills English equips learners with the practical skills needed to live, learn and work successfully. They are available at Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2.

  • Start date: 1st September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £375.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 34 Weeks, part-time (day/block release)

Catterick Garrison   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 1 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (evening)

Ripon   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 1 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Pickering   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 2 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Catterick Garrison   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 3 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

LIVERPOOL   THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

This is for learners who wish to gain Functional Skills English Entry Level 3

  • Start date: 8th September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Years, part-time (daytime)

North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 3 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Online
  • Duration: 18 Weeks

n/a   LINCOLN COLLEGE

Functional Skills English equips learners with the practical skills needed to live, learn and work successfully. They are available at Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2.

  • Start date: 1st September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £375.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 36 Weeks, part-time (day/block release)

Ashton-under-Lyne   TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

If you want to improve your spelling, grammar, reading and communication then this course is for you!

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 44 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Selby   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 3 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (evening)

Richmond   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 1 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Scarborough   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 3 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Grimsby   LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This course is for Greater Lincolnshire residents only. This course will enable learners to improve their English skills and knowledge and will also help them gain a Functional Skills English Entry ...

  • Start date: 22nd November 2025
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 53 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

COVENTRY   COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please visit our website for current prices: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 85 Hours, part-time (evening)

Harrogate   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 2 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 3 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Online
  • Duration: 18 Weeks

Catterick Garrison   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 2 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Scarborough   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 1 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
    View cost description
    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (daytime)