If you are planning on taking the exam, please book your exam and add the course to benefit from discounted price. If you purchase the course and exam together, we will apply 50% discount to course price.
Intech Centre’s Functional Skills English Online Course includes the following components:
1 – Initial Assessment
Functional Skills English Online Course Initial Assessment intuitively determines the level students are working at from Pre-Entry to Level 2.
2 – Diagnostic Assessment
Diagnostic Assessments are mapped to the Functional Skills Standards, identify skill gaps, and produce an interactive Individual Learning Plan which links to the Functional Skills topic modules containing Interactive Resources and Skill Checks.
3 – Self-learning Course
Self-Learning Course is mapped to the elements of the Functional Skills English Standards, and link to the results of the Functional Skills English Diagnostic. The Self-Learning Course include information, examples and demonstration videos to teach various topics, with learners able to replay and pause the latter at any time, in order to review them in more detail. These are followed by sections entitled ‘Now it’s your turn’ which contain a mixture of self-marking and standalone activities, which themselves display either the correct answers and/or sample responses for learners to compare against their own.
4 – Skill Checks (Entry Level 3 – Level 2)
Skill Checks link to the Interactive Resource(s) in the topic modules, and confirm competency within them. If a learner achieves 75% or above, a module is marked as achieved.
5 – Interactive Revision Scenarios
There are six Revision Scenarios; each scenario contains activities based on a number of skills, resulting in a percentage score at the end of the assessment. The Revision Scenarios appear on a learner’s course page below the module topics.
Intech Centre offers online self-funded Functional Skills English course, which will help you gain literacy skills you will need in life, study and work. Our Functional Skills English course covers Reading and Writing mainly. Depending on the level you work at, you will learn topics, such as, but not limited to:
Unlike other providers, we do NOT charge our customers for each level. You will be given access to ALL levels, including Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2, to help you build up your knowledge from the level you diagnosed a need for.
This is a Functional Skills English Online course only! In order to obtain a qualification, you must take and pass Functional Skills English Exams:
FUNDED FUNCTIONAL SKILLS PROGRAMME & EXAM: Intech Centre also provides government funded Functional Skills programmes where both the learning and exam will be funded, subject to eligibility criteria. Please visit our Functional Skills English course section for further details
You can purchase the Functional Skills English Online Course directly by clicking HERE. Please note that it may take up to 2 working days for us to create the account and authorise your payment.
If you book your exam and buy the course with it (bundle), 50% discount on the course will be applied automatically.
Please feel free to contact us on 020 7354 5655 or info@intechcentre.com for more information.
For cancellation, please reply to booking email you received within 48 hours. We will process your eligible cancellations as soon as we can. Refunds may take up to 20 working days.
Please note we can only refund if you request it within 48 hours AND if you only attempted one section of the course i.e just doing initial assessment or diagnostics or accessing one topic. If you completed more than one part or accessed more than one topic or request after 48 hours of our email there will not be any refund under any circumstances.
Intech Centre’s Functional Skills English Online Course includes the following components:
1 – Initial Assessment
Functional Skills English Online Course Initial Assessment intuitively determines the level students are working at from Pre-Entry to Level 2.
2 – Diagnostic Assessment
Diagnostic Assessments are mapped to the Functional Skills Standards, identify skill gaps, and produce an interactive Individual Learning Plan which links to the Functional Skills topic modules containing Interactive Resources and Skill Checks.
3 – Self-learning Course
Self-Learning Course is mapped to the elements of the Functional Skills English Standards, and link to the results of the Functional Skills English Diagnostic. The Self-Learning Course include information, examples and demonstration videos to teach various topics, with learners able to replay and pause the latter at any time, in order to review them in more detail. These are followed by sections entitled ‘Now it’s your turn’ which contain a mixture of self-marking and standalone activities, which themselves display either the correct answers and/or sample responses for learners to compare against their own.
4 – Skill Checks (Entry Level 3 – Level 2)
Skill Checks link to the Interactive Resource(s) in the topic modules, and confirm competency within them. If a learner achieves 75% or above, a module is marked as achieved.
5 – Interactive Revision Scenarios
There are six Revision Scenarios; each scenario contains activities based on a number of skills, resulting in a percentage score at the end of the assessment. The Revision Scenarios appear on a learner’s course page below the module topics.
Intech Centre offers online self-funded Functional Skills English course, which will help you gain literacy skills you will need in life, study and work. Our Functional Skills English course covers Reading and Writing mainly. Depending on the level you work at, you will learn topics, such as, but not limited to:
Unlike other providers, we do NOT charge our customers for each level. You will be given access to ALL levels, including Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2, to help you build up your knowledge from the level you diagnosed a need for.
This is a Functional Skills English Online course only! In order to obtain a qualification, you must take and pass Functional Skills English Exams:
FUNDED FUNCTIONAL SKILLS PROGRAMME & EXAM: Intech Centre also provides government funded Functional Skills programmes where both the learning and exam will be funded, subject to eligibility criteria. Please visit our Functional Skills English course section for further details.
You can purchase the Functional Skills English Online Course directly by clicking HERE. Please note that it may take up to 2 working days for us to create the account and authorise your payment.
If you book your exam and buy the course with it (bundle), 50% discount on the course will be applied automatically.
Please feel free to contact us on 020 7354 5655 or info@intechcentre.com for more information.
For cancellation, please reply to booking email you received within 48 hours. We will process your eligible cancellations as soon as we can. Refunds may take up to 20 working days.
Please note we can only refund if you request it within 48 hours AND if you only attempted one section of the course i.e just doing initial assessment or diagnostics or accessing one topic. If you completed more than one part or accessed more than one topic or request after 48 hours of our email there will not be any refund under any circumstances.
The Functional Skills English online course at Intech Centre is designed to help adult learners improve their English skills and prepare for a recognised Functional Skills English qualification.
The course focuses on developing essential communication skills required for work, education and everyday life, including reading, writing, speaking and listening. Through structured online learning activities, learners practise understanding written information, writing clearly and communicating effectively.
Once you feel ready, you can book the official exam through Intech Centre, such as the Functional Skills English Level 2 exam:
https://www.intechcentre.com/courses/functional-skills-english-level-2-exam/
The Functional Skills English online course is particularly suitable for adults who need to improve their English skills or gain a recognised qualification.
Learners often take this course if they:
Did not achieve GCSE English at school
Need an English qualification for university or teacher training
Are applying for apprenticeships or employment
Want to improve their professional communication skills
Are returning to education after a break
The course helps learners develop practical English skills that are useful in real-life communication, work and further education.
The Functional Skills English online learning system uses an adaptive approach that supports each learner individually.
When you start the course, you complete a diagnostic assessment that identifies your current English level. The learning platform then creates a personalised learning plan which guides you through lessons and activities designed to improve the areas where you need the most support.
As you progress, you complete interactive exercises, revision activities and practice tasks that help build your confidence before taking the exam.
The Functional Skills English course focuses on practical communication skills that are useful in both professional and everyday situations.
During the course you will improve your ability to:
Understand written information such as emails, instructions and articles
Write clearly and accurately for different purposes
Communicate confidently in discussions and presentations
Use correct grammar, punctuation and vocabulary
These skills help learners develop confidence in communicating effectively in work, education and daily life.
Yes. The Functional Skills English online course is designed to be flexible so learners can study at their own pace.
Because the course is delivered online, you can:
Study from home or anywhere with internet access
Access learning materials whenever convenient
Repeat lessons and practice activities as needed
Focus on the areas where you need the most improvement
This makes the course ideal for working adults or learners with busy schedules.
After completing the Functional Skills English online course, you can book the official exam through Intech Centre.
Most learners progress to the Functional Skills English Level 2 exam, which you can book here:
https://www.intechcentre.com/courses/functional-skills-english-level-2-exam/
If you would like additional support before the exam, you can also explore Functional Skills exam preparation and tutoring:
https://www.intechcentre.com/courses/functional-skills-exam-preparation/
Yes. Functional Skills English Level 2 is widely recognised as being equivalent to GCSE English at grade 4+ (A-C).
This means the qualification is accepted by many universities, apprenticeship providers and employers as evidence that you have the communication and literacy skills required for work and further study.
Yes. Functional Skills English courses are designed specifically for adult learners who want to improve their literacy skills or gain a recognised qualification.
Many adults take this qualification to:
improve their job opportunities
meet university entry requirements
apply for apprenticeships
build confidence in communication
Because the course focuses on practical English skills, it is often more accessible for adults returning to education.
Intech Centre provides flexible options for taking the Functional Skills English exam.
Depending on availability, learners may choose between online Functional Skills English exams or centre-based exams at the Intech Centre.
You can view the exam details here:
https://www.intechcentre.co.uk
Functional Skills English qualifications are available at several levels:
Entry Level – basic literacy skills
Level 1 Functional Skills English – similar to GCSE grades 1–3
Level 2 Functional Skills English – equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or above
Most adult learners aim for Level 2, as it is the level commonly required by employers and universities.
If you prefer to take a centre-based Functional Skills exam, you can attend the Intech Centre in London.
You can find directions and contact details here:
https://www.intechcentre.com/contact-us/
The centre has many years of experience supporting adult learners preparing for Functional Skills English qualifications.
Yes. If you need additional help, Intech Centre offers extra support and exam preparation sessions to help learners succeed.
These sessions can help you:
review challenging topics
practise exam-style questions
improve writing and reading skills
build confidence before taking the exam
You can find more information here:
https://www.intechcentre.com/courses/functional-skills-exam-preparation/
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