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Functional Skills English Level 1 2

at Morley College, London · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesFunctional Skills18 weeksPart time£22

What the college says

This course prepares you for the AQA English Language GCSE examinations. An English Language GCSE is an essential qualification for anyone wanting to practise reading skills and use these to develop creative and persuasive writing. You will engage with fiction and non-fiction texts and develop your critical thinking across a range of topics. It is one of the key qualifications required by employers and universities and will improve your job and education prospects. More details can be found here: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700/subject-content.

What you need to get on

This is an accredited Level 2 GCSE course. You should have native or near-native English language skills and you should already be reading English fiction and non-fiction. You will need to do an initial pre-course assessment before being accepted onto this course. Those who do not yet have the required skills will be referred to Functional Skills courses.

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

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

  • Morley College London Chelsea Campus

    Hortensia Road, London, SW10 0QS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 January 2027 · London

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