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Leicester   LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This course is designed for beginners who are at a very basic level of English. It is ideal for those who have difficulty reading or writing English and want to build essential skills for everyday lif...

  • Start date: 22nd February 2027
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 14 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

ASHINGTON   BUZZ LEARNING LIMITED

These qualifications will enable learners to build confidence and provide a foundation for further study towards a GCSE in English, a Functional Skill in English, a move into employment or as a steppi...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 36 Weeks, full-time (daytime)

London   LEWISHAM LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

You will need to have reading and writing skills assessed at Entry Level 1 which will be assessed at your pre-course assessment.

  • Start date: 22nd September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 11 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Morpeth   COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL & MEDIA ARTS COLLEGE

This course is for anyone who would like to improve their reading, writing and speaking skills, perhaps to get a job or begin a course or training. It will help you to communicate well in everyday si...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 12 Months, full-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 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)

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
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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)

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 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)

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 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 (evening)

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)

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)

Darlington   DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Anyone aged 19+ who needs an English qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 12 Weeks, full-time (daytime)

Various   CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Please note this course listing is for information only. By applying you are registering your interest, and a member of our customer support team will be in touch shortly to progress you to a full ap...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please enquire, if you meet the funding eligibility criteria you will not have to pay a fee to attend the course.
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 11 Months, 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
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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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)

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 (evening)

Skipton   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)

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: Online
  • Duration: 18 Weeks

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 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)

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 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)