Functional Skills English Course
An English GCSE or equivalent has become increasingly important for those pursuing work and/or seeking to go into higher or further education. The Functional Skills English qualification is a recognised GCSE equivalent that will equip you with the desired knowledge and skills for your work, academic or personal goals.
We offer Functional Skills English qualification at Level 1 and Level 2. You shall have an assessment prior to enrolling onto the course so that we can establish which level you should be starting with.
- Funded Functional Skills English Course
- Daily enrolments so you can start straight away
- Blended-learning, enabling you to access your learning remotely
- Ofqual Approved Qualification
Course Summary
The Functional Skills English course is structured as individual online learning. This requires you to be independent up to a certain level and have the appropriate IT skills to work the programme.
You will however have a highly qualified and skilled tutor assisting you throughout your learning. They will track your progress and offer you support through session plans, individual sessions, mini tests and assignments as well as providing additional learning material they feel you may require to overcome any difficulties you may face.
By the end of the course, you will have updated your English skills in the following areas:
Reading
If you find reading challenging on a daily basis, this course will help you in overcoming this barrier. You will learn how to read effectively, grasping the context and purpose of a text, and identifying the different techniques used in accordance with the style of writing.
Writing
You will be shown how to plan your work in detail and how to structure it accordingly as to bring your points across in the most effective way. This will in turn enable you to write more clearly.
Vocabulary, Grammar & Spelling
You will learn the basic uses of grammar, improve your spelling and widen your vocabulary. This will include differentiating between tenses, learning how to use punctuation effectively and practicing your spelling through set activities.
Speaking
You will improve your communications skills with the assistance of your tutor. You will be encouraged to communicate and share your ideas verbally, present information and ask questions.
Functional Skills English Course Information
In addition to updating your reading, writing and speaking skills you will gain a recognised and highly desired GCSE equivalent qualification. This will provide you with a good foundation of skills in the field of work or any further education you may decide to proceed with.
At the end of your course, you will take the following exams:
Reading Exam – 1-hour computer-based exam
Writing Exam – 1 hour 20 minutes computer-based exam
Speaking & Listening Exam – approximately 60-minute, internally marked group-based discussion and presentation exam
Upon successfully passing all three exams, you will obtain a Functional Skills English certificate from City and Guilds which is recognised and valued as a GCSE equivalent qualification.
Please note that it may take up to 20 working days (on exceptional circumstances can take up to 32 working days) for City & Guilds to mark each exam and inform us of the results. If you have successfully passed all exams, it will then take up to 2 weeks for us to receive the physical certificate.
The duration of this course will vary depending on which level you begin with and how long it takes you to absorb the material. Each level must last maximum of 5 weeks.
During your enrolment, you and your tutor will discuss, in detail, how long each level should take you in accordance with the course layout and the level you achieved in your initial assessments. They will then set you a deadline and offer guidance and support to ensure that you reach it.
In order to qualify for the government funding, you must be 19 years or older, living within a London Borough postcode, in receipt of unemployment benefit and have not completed a similar level qualification.
Full eligibility check will be carried out during Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) session.
Call us on 020 7354 5655 to book your session.
Depending on eligibility and availability, the course can be either funded, co-funded or private.
To find out more about this course and to book an appointment with one of our advisers, please call us on 020 7354 5655 or click on the 'Enquire Now' button and complete the form.
Please be advised that you will need to provide your ID, proof of address and proof of employment.
