About the course
The Adult Maths & English department offers a range of high quality teaching options to suit all expectations and lifestyles. Whether you left education early or didn't get the grades, we are on hand to help you achieve success.
Entry requirements
There are no formal requirements, but the results of initial assessments will be taken into account when deciding on the qualification and level for which you will be entered.
Qualifications
Functional Skills English (Edexcel), Entry Level, Levels 1 and 2.
What you'll learn (core modules)
This course will also provide you with English skills in preparation for progressing to GCSE, university and/or employment.
The qualification comprises three assessments: reading, writing and speaking and listening.
How will I be assessed?
Examinations will be taken for reading and writing along with a speaking and listening assessment.
Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)
Lessons take place at The University and Professional Development Centre on Western Way in Bury St Edmunds .
Click here to visit the adult learners West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds webpage.
Further details and options will be provided once you submit an enquiry about our courses.
Where will this course take me?
Functional Skills qualifications for Levels 1 and 2 are progression routes towards the GCSE. When a qualification is successfully achieved you will have the option to progress onto a higher level functional skill or a GCSE.
How much will it cost?
If you have lived within the EU for the previous 3 years and do not already have a GCSE grade C or above in this subject then you qualify for full course funding.
I'm interested. What should I do now?
INDUCTION and ENROLMENT
Once you apply online, your centre team will send you all the information you need to enrol
You will undertake online Initial and Diagnostic Assessments to assess the most appropriate level of study. It is important that you complete this assessment on your own and to the best of your ability.
Days & times
Starting 02/09/2024