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Functional Skills Qualification in English

at WEA, London · other provider

Level 2Stepping stonesFunctional Skills70 hoursFree

What the college says

Get an English qualification to help you access a variety of work and study options. Functional skills courses in English teach you to read, write, and communicate confidently in English. Level 2 functional skills English isn’t like learning English at school. This is an English course for adults created by adults. Develop practical English skills by learning language in context. Gain confidence writing a range of texts and boost your reading skills. This adult English course teaches you skills to support you in learning and work situations.

What you need to get on

We'll do a quick skills check with you to check you're starting in the right place, so you don't need any academic qualifications.

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • WEA

    Online

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.