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Ripon   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current 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)

Northallerton   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current 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)

EALING   EALING LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Functional Skills English Level 1

  • Start date: 24th February 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 19 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

St Helens   REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

This free course will help you to gain the confidence and skills in reading and writing to help with everyday life and also securing a job. Whether you want to brush up on your skills, are looking...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Work based
  • Duration: 3 Months

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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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 35 Weeks, full-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 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)

York   CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

This course is funded for learners in the York area. If you do not live in York or North Yorkshire, we recommend contacting your local adult education provider. The course will suit anyone who does...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Free - Eligibility rules apply
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 33 Weeks, part-time (evening)

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
  • 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: 5 Months, part-time (daytime)

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
  • 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: Online
  • Duration: 11 Months

Kirklees   REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

This free course will help you to gain the confidence and skills in reading and writing to help with everyday life and also securing a job. Whether you want to brush up on your skills, are looking...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Work based
  • Duration: 3 Months

National   TRAINING EVENT SAFETY SOLUTIONS LTD

This qualification is suitable for candidates aged 14 and above. The NCFE Functional Skills qualification in English at Level 1 is an ideal qualification for candidates wishing to develop practical, t...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Funding applications can be requested using the below links
  • Learning method: Work based
  • Duration: -12 Months

Southampton   RICHARD TAUNTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

16-18 Study Programme

  • Start date: 7th September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 35 Weeks, full-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 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)

Scarborough   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current 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)

Thornaby   THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

Functional Skills are a great way to build confidence improve skills and can prepare you for GCSE. We have experienced tutors who can support you no matter what level you are already at. You may be...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 16 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Swindon   SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This course is for eligible adults aged 19+ who live in Swindon and do not have a Level 1 or higher qualification in English. More information on the eligibility criteria is available using this link�...

  • Start date: 28th January 2025
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 12 Weeks, 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
  • 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: 5 Months, part-time (daytime)

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
  • 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: Online
  • Duration: 6 Months

Selby   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current 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)

Harrogate   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current 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)