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Northallerton   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)

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)

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)

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: 34 Weeks, part-time (day/block release)

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)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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 Lev...

  • Start date: 29th October 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Online
  • Duration: 25 Weeks

WEST BROMWICH   SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This course is aimed at learners who would like to gain a nationally recognised qualification and will enable you to revise and learn new skills away from the stresses of normal family life. You wi...

  • Start date: 21st September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 24 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

London   LEWISHAM LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

You will need to have reading and writing skills at Entry Level 2. This includes being able to read and write simple and compound sentences and contribute to discussions on familiar topics.

  • Start date: 23rd September 2026
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 11 Weeks, part-time (evening)

Bedford   BEDFORD COLLEGE

Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Months, part-time (daytime)

Leicester   LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

Are you looking to develop your English skills and prepare for the next stage of your learning journey? The Preparation for English (EMIT) course is designed to help you build confidence and fill any ...

  • Start date: 23rd September 2026
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 15 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Bedford   BEDFORD COLLEGE

Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Months, part-time (daytime)

Bedford   BEDFORD COLLEGE

Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Months, part-time (daytime)

WIDNES   RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

Aimed at 19+ learners

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 5 Months, part-time (evening)

London   LEWISHAM LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

You will need to have reading and writing skills at Entry Level 2. This includes being able to read and write simple and compound sentences and contribute to discussions on familiar topics.

  • Start date: 23rd September 2026
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 11 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Billingham   EDEN TRAINING ACADEMY LIMITED

 This course can help individuals wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in English in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life.

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    No cost
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 6 Months, flexible (daytime)

Huntingdon   CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Our accredited Functional Skills English course gives you the essential, practical skills in English that you can apply at work, at home or in your community by developing your reading, writing, speak...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • 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: 10 Months, part-time (daytime)

St Ives   CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Our accredited Functional Skills English course gives you the essential, practical skills in English that you can apply at work, at home or in your community by developing your reading, writing, speak...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • 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: 1 Months, part-time (daytime)

WIDNES   RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

Aimed at 19+ learners

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 5 Months, part-time (daytime)

Bedford   BEDFORD COLLEGE

Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Months, part-time (daytime)

PRESTON   PRESTON COLLEGE

This course is for those interested in gaining a qualification in Preparation for English - Entry Level 3 Cohort 3

  • Start date: 27th April 2026
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    For up to date prices and funding information please contact Preston College directly.
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 24 Hours, flexible (daytime)