English
Our English courses are free for adults over 19 years of age if you are unemployed or earn less than £35,864 a year.
Our English sessions are delivered in a variety of ways — in the classroom, in the classroom and online, or online only. All English courses require an assessment.
Entry requirements
No qualifications are needed to enrol but you must be proficient in spoken English.
Functional Skills English
When you enrol, you will complete an initial assessment to confirm your current level of English.
These qualifications are about using literacy skills in everyday life and work. They comprise of three elements:
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking, listening and communication
You will be entered for a qualification at the correct level for your current ability. These range from Entry Level 2 up to Level 2.
On completing your Level 2 you may progress onto a GCSE English course next. Learners with a learning difficulty can apply for extra support.
GCSE English
To enrol, you will need to pass an assessment first or enrol on one of our pre-GCSE courses to enrol. We can offer you other courses if you are not ready for GCSE.
How to enquire and find out more
If you are interested in studying with us, please see our full list of courses. Select the course you want to join for more information and the online enquiry form.
Your timetable will be given to you after your initial assessment. We will do our best to accommodate your work and family commitments.
What happens next?
When you have enquired about your course, a member of our team will contact you and invite you in to do your initial assessment and complete your enrolment.
All courses are subject to change, and a minimum number of learners are required to run the course. If a place is not available, we will add you to the waiting list.