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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 (evening)

Malton   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
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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)

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 3 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
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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)

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 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)

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)

Lincoln   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)

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)

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 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)

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 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)

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)

Newcastle-under-Lyme   STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This course is designed to help you to identify your gaps in your english knowledge and develop the skills to help you towards using your english skills towards qualifications or work as well.

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 30 Hours, 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)

Northwich   GREENBANK SCHOOL

A Functional Skills course to enable the students to progress, by applying the key skills taught in Key Stage 4 in a practical way in Preparation for Adulthood

  • Start date: 2nd September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Months, full-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)

Northwich   GREENBANK SCHOOL

A Functional Skills course to enable the students to progress, by applying the key skills taught in Key Stage 4 in a practical way in Preparation for Adulthood

  • Start date: 3rd September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Months, full-time (daytime)

Northampton   NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

"8 Week Fast Track Functional Skills English (Entry Level): A supportive, fast paced course designed to build confidence in reading, writing and speaking. You'll develop practical everyday ...

  • Start date: 1st June 2026
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 8 Weeks, part-time (daytime)