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Functional Skills: English Level 1

at Fircroft College of Adult Education, BIRMINGHAM · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesFunctional Skills20 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

This Level 1 course focuses on key areas such as reading, writing and speaking and listening, ensuring that students can effectively understand and communicate in various contexts. This course is ideal for students who have longer term study plans but are not yet ready for Level 2. Also, whilst primarily aimed at people whose first language is English, it does attract a lot of students for whom English is an additional language, as well as other students with a lower level of English than the national standard (Level 2). We can recommend it for stronger ESOL students who have passed our Entry-Level 3 ESOL course. If applicants have not studied and completed an Entry-Level 3 course at Fircroft previously, they will be asked to complete an English language assessment at the college to determine their current level of English. It is recommended that people with a stronger level of English only, apply, to avoid disappointment. The main benefit of Functional Skills English is that the skills can be used in a range of real life scenarios. The course focuses on topics which are reflected in the news, society and the 6 Fircroft College values, with some focus on sustainability. It’s an accredited course with a nationally recognised certificate awarded on completion.

What you need to get on

Students will need to be able to demonstrate they are working working at the very least at Entry-Level 3 English – working towards Level 1 English. This may mean they will have to complete an English assessment at the college as part of their application.

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

  • FIRCROFT COLLEGE OF ADULT EDUCATION

    1018 Bristol Road Selly Oak, BIRMINGHAM, B29 6LH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 25 January 2027 · BIRMINGHAM

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