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Part-Time Functional Skills English for Adults

at The Bournemouth and Poole College, Poole · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesFunctional Skills6 monthsFlexible

What the college says

This course is designed to improve your confidence and ability in using English Language. The main focus is on your reading and writing skills. You will be assigned a level (Entry 3, Level 1 or Level 2) based on your current ability in English. No matter your starting point, you will be ultimately working towards achieving a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification, which is seen as the equivalent of a Grade 4 pass at GCSE and is valued by most HE institutions and employers.

What you need to get on

You will need a good basic knowledge of English, as this course will focus on technical skills such as grammar, spelling and vocabulary. If English is not your first language, you may wish to consider an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course instead. All prospective students need to take an assessment before commencing this course. This assessment is in two parts: an online BKSB assessment and also an in-person written task. The purpose of the pre-assessment is to place student

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

  • Bournemouth Campus

    The Lansdowne Meyrick Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3JJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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