Entry Level 3 Functional English


  • Start Date: 16/09/2025
  • Course is for: Adult
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This course is ideal if you’d like to improve your English skills. As a “functional skills” this is an applied qualification which enables you to demonstrate real life skills in English. You will  demonstrate the skills through real life assessments set in every day contexts. This is recognised as gateway qualification, used in many existing apprenticeships and by those who may not yet have achieved a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above.

Days & Times
Tuesdays, 6pm to 9pm

Assessment

You will take part in three assessments in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

This course is free if you don’t already have this qualification.

School Leaver Course Guide 2025/2026

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