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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 (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 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)

SMETHWICK   SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This course is for adults who would like to gain a nationally recognised English qualification. You will work towards a Functional Skills English qualification at either Level 1 or Level 2. The firs...

  • Start date: 27th January 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 24 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
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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)

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: 15th September 2025
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £375.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 34 Weeks, part-time (day/block release)

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)

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)

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)

Congleton   CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

Adults 19+. This course is ideal for anyone looking to improve their everyday English skills or to gain a Functional Skills qualification.Functional English provides the basis for effective communica...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 38 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)

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

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 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)

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 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)

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)

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: 2nd September 2025
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £375.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 35 Weeks, part-time (day/block release)

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 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)

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)

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)