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English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

LOUGHBOROUGH   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: 22nd September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 26 Weeks, part-time (daytime)
Functional Skills English (Level 1 and 2)

Brierley Hill   DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their English and who does not already have a GCSE grade C (4) or above.

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 78 Hours, part-time (daytime)
English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

Coalville   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: 24th September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 26 Weeks, part-time (daytime)
English Functional Skills - Entry Level 1

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)
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1

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)
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1

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)
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1

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)
Functional Skills in English Entry Level 1

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)
Functional Skills in English

Wirral   WEST KIRBY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

designed to equip learners with the life skills they need to succeed. It aims to ensure learners can communicate with confidence and independence and offers excellent preparation for employment and further education.

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 9 Months, full-time (daytime)
Functional Skills English Level 1 & 2

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)
English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

MARKET HARBOROUGH   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: 9th November 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 26 Weeks, part-time (daytime)
English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

LEICESTER   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: 9th November 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 26 Weeks, part-time (daytime)
English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

Hinckley   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: 23rd September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 26 Weeks, part-time (daytime)
Functional Skills English Level 1 2

London   Morley College

This course prepares you for the AQA English Language GCSE examinations. An English Language GCSE is an essential qualification for anyone wanting to practise reading skills and use these to develop c...

  • Start date: 4th January 2027
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £22.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (daytime)
English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

Melton Mowbray   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: 10th November 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 26 Weeks, part-time (daytime)
English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

LEICESTER   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: 11th November 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 26 Weeks, part-time (daytime)
60349025 - Functional Skills English (Entry 1) RLL

Barnsley   BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Anyone. Please contact us for more information.

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 36 Weeks, part-time (daytime)
60349037 - Functional Skills English (Entry 2) WCE

Barnsley   BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Anyone. Please contact us for more information.

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 36 Weeks, part-time (daytime)
Functional Skills English Entry 1

Gosport   ST VINCENT COLLEGE

16-18 Study Programme

  • Start date: 7th September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact college directly for course costs.
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 35 Weeks, full-time (daytime)
English Functional Skills Entry 1

Croydon   CROYDON LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

We offer English and Maths courses from beginner up to GCSE level: Functional Skills from beginners to pre-GCSE. GCSE qualifications. Flexible online English and Maths courses, from Entry 3 to Level ...

  • Start date: 22nd February 2027
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 17 Weeks, part-time (daytime)