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English - Functional Skills - Haverhill

at West Suffolk College, Bury St. Edmunds · college

Entry levelStepping stonesFunctional Skills1 yearPart time

What the college says

Daytime and Evening ClassesThese qualifications are ideal for anyone looking to gain a qualification for further study, promotion or to help their children with homework. The content of the course will give you a solid understanding of topics such as grammar, spelling, punctuation and comprehension. Exams are available at 3 levels and you will be assessed before starting to ensure you are starting at the level which is best for you. Full support will be given throughout the course and there will be a range of resources available to help you progress.The classes will run for 16 weeks (term-time only) and each class is 3 hours in duration with the examinations taking place throughout the course. To get the most from this course, you will need to be able to commit to the whole 16 weeks and complete directed self-study tasks at home each week.

What you need to get on

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.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Haverhill Learning Centre

    32 PROVINCIAL HOUSE HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL, CB9 8AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · HAVERHILL

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