Functional Skills
Gain a nationally recognised English qualification, fully online or in person. Functional Skills English is accepted by employers, universities and apprenticeship providers across the UK as an alternative to GCSE English.
Choose tutor led classes, flexible self study or book just the exam. You will cover reading, writing, and speaking and listening, with your accredited exams included in the price.
Both levels are nationally recognised qualifications. Pick the one that matches where you are now, or start at Level 1 and progress.
Equivalent to GCSE grade 2 to 3 (E/D)
A strong foundation in everyday English. Ideal if you are returning to study, need Level 1 for an apprenticeship, or want to build confidence before Level 2.
Equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C)
The level most employers and universities ask for. Needed for nursing, teacher training, university access and many apprenticeships.
Not sure which level is right for you? Get in touch and our team will help you decide before you enrol.
Start anytime and learn at your own pace with four months of access, tutor support and mock exams. Your exam is included.
Live Zoom classes with expert tutors on set dates, small class sizes and structured support all the way to your exam.
Already prepared? Book just the exam, online from home via webcam or in person at our Brighton centre.
£0
resit fee. Do not pass first time? Your next exam is free.
Practise with real past papers and mark schemes before your exam, completely free in our Learner Hub.
Yes. Functional Skills English Level 2 is recognised as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) and Level 1 sits at GCSE grade 2 to 3. Both are on the government's Regulated Qualifications Framework and are accepted by most employers, apprenticeship providers and universities.
If you need the qualification for nursing, teaching, university or a job that asks for GCSE equivalent English, you need Level 2. If you are building confidence or your apprenticeship requires Level 1, start there and progress. If you are unsure, contact us and we will help you choose before you enrol.
Functional Skills English covers three components: reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You complete an assessment in each component to gain the full qualification, and we guide you through booking each part.
Yes, completely. You can join live tutor led Zoom classes or study self paced with four months of access, and you can sit your assessments online from home via webcam or in person at our Brighton centre.
No. Our Level 1 and Level 2 courses include the accredited assessments in the price. If you have already prepared elsewhere, you can book an exam only slot instead.
Enrol today, pick a start date that suits you and take the next step in your career or studies.