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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 (evening)

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: Online
  • Duration: 18 Weeks

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: Online
  • Duration: 18 Weeks

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 (evening)

GREENFORD   EALING LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

"The Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 3 is ideal for learners wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in English in order to work confidently, effectively and i...

  • Start date: 14th April 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 12 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Hull   KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

Achieving a Functional Skills qualification will allow you to meet the requirements of many jobs in the labour market. You will be able to progress on to further/higher education and this qualificatio...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 26 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 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)

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 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)

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: 5 Months

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)

Halton   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

Bradford   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

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)

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)

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 (daytime)

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: Online
  • Duration: 33 Weeks

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

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)

Skipton   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 (evening)