Functional Skills Qualification in English

Level 1Stepping stonesFunctional SkillsPearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

A first step that builds towards Level 2. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

92 providers teach this exact qualification.

London25

Barking and Dagenham College
Romford · 54 hours
They ask for: Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Their version£0 to £362
Brent Council
London · 12 weeks
They ask for: Initial assessment
Their versionFree
Croydon London Borough Council
Croydon · 17 weeks
They ask for: Initial Assessment.
Their versionFree
Harrow College
Uxbridge · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Harrow College
Uxbridge · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Harrow College
Uxbridge · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Harrow College
Uxbridge · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Morley College
London · 18 weeks
They ask for: 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 n
Their version£22
Morley College
London · 18 weeks
They ask for: You must be fluent in spoken English. You will have been born and raised in an English-speaking country or studied in English. All new students need to take an
Their version£22
New City College
London · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£362
New City College
London · 46 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College
Richmond · 12 weeks
They ask for: You need to complete an English initial assessment to check your level. The entry requirement for this course is Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English.
Their version£361 to £391
South Bank Colleges
London · 18 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills English (Edexcel).
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South Bank Colleges
London · 16 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills English (Edexcel).
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South Bank Colleges
London · 18 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills English (Edexcel) (
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South Bank Colleges
London · 18 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills English (Edexcel) (
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South Bank Colleges
London · 16 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills English (Edexcel).
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South Bank Colleges
London · 16 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills English (Edexcel).
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South Bank Colleges
London · 18 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills English (Edexcel) (
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South Bank Colleges
London · 16 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills English (Edexcel).
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South Bank Colleges
London · 18 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills English (Edexcel).
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South Bank Colleges
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Functional Skills English (Edexcel) (
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South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Upon Thames · 1 year
They ask for: Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Their versionFree
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
London · 1 year
They ask for: Please see website for details of entry requirements
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The Courtyard Islington
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree

North West15

Ashley High School
Widnes · 2 years
They ask for: No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification. However, centres must follow the guida
Their versionFree
Birtenshaw College
Bolton · 24 months
They ask for: Learners should be working at Level 1
Their versionFree
Dorin Park School & Specialist Sen College
Chester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Hollinwood Academy
Oldham · 2 years
They ask for: Academic ability
Their versionFree
Manchester City Council
Manchester · 40 weeks
They ask for: Check the website for information on course entry requirement.
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Mantra Learning Limited
Manchester · 4 weeks
They ask for: No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification.
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New Bridge School
Oldham · 2 years
They ask for: Academic ability
Their versionFree
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Oldham · 30 weeks
They ask for: Please visit the Lifelong Learning reception desk at Oldham Library, Greaves Street, Oldham OL1 1AL or contact us on 0161 770 8019 to arrange an initial discuss
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Phx Training Limited
Carlisle · 8 weeks
They ask for: A diagnosed learning need at this level from assessments and no previous qualifications in this area at the same/or higher level
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Preston's College
Preston · 30 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Riverside College Halton
Widnes · 5 months
They ask for: Initial assessment after application
Their versionFree
Runshaw College
Leyland · 17 weeks
They ask for: Before you enrol you will complete a short skills check to make sure you are matched onto the right level of course. This will also help you identify which skil
Their version£724
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Dukinfield · 44 weeks
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements but you will need to complete an assessment before the course starts to make sure you are placed on a course at the right
Their versionFree
Training 2000 Limited
Blackburn · 20 weeks
They ask for: GCSE 4 ideally ,although applicants with lower grades can apply and will undergo through further assessments.
Their versionFree
West Lancashire Community High School
Skelmersdale · 27 months
They ask for: You'll be assessed in the first term to check which English level is best for you to start at.
Their versionFree

South East11

Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Bracknell · 37 weeks
They ask for: Learners must be over the age of 19 years old
Their versionFree
Brooklands College
Weybridge · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please refer to Website
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Buckinghamshire Council
Aylesbury · 30 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Ekc Group
Broadstairs · 53 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Itchen College
Southampton · 1 year
They ask for: See Website
Their versionFree
Newbury College
Newbury · 36 weeks
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements. However, all applicants are required to undertake an interview and diagnostic assessment to ensure we place them on the
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Newbury College
Newbury · 36 weeks
They ask for: Students need to attend an Induction Session at Newbury College to assess their current level of English.
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North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot)
Epsom · 1 year
They ask for: Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
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St Vincent College
Gosport · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Varndean College
Brighton · 12 months
They ask for: Standard Foundation Level entry requirements
Their versionFree
West Berkshire Training Consortium
Newbury · 4 months
They ask for: Applicants need to be aged 19 years or above, and to not have achieved a Level 1 in English previously.
Their versionFree

East Midlands9

Gateway Sixth Form College
12 months
They ask for: 2-4 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above - including maths and English or entry level functional skills.
Their versionFree
Hill Holt Wood
Norton Disney · 600 hours
They ask for: E3 English
Their versionFree
Leicestershire County Council
Leicester · 19 weeks
They ask for: No formal Entry Requirements are needed for English - Functional Skills, Level 1, FAST TRACK, Distance Learning
Their versionFree
Leicestershire County Council
Leicester · 26 weeks
They ask for: No formal Entry Requirements are needed for English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2
Their versionFree
Leicestershire County Council
Leicester · 26 weeks
They ask for: No formal Entry Requirements are needed for English - Functional Skills, Level 1, Distance Learning
Their versionFree
Lincoln College
Lincoln · 36 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£370
Lincoln College
Lincoln · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£370
Loughborough College
Loughborough · 1 year
They ask for: No qualifications are necessary, but an Entry Level 3 English qualification would be an advantage. Acceptance is by individual interview and assesssment.
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University of Derby
Derby · 35 weeks
They ask for: You will undertake an initial and diagnostic assessment that will provide an indication of your starting level. A tutor will discuss the outcome of your assessm
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South West8

Bath College
Bath · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Cambian Wing College
Bournemouth · 9 months
They ask for: Basic English skills - FS Entry level qualifications are advantageous
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Gloucestershire College
Gloucester · 11 months
They ask for: This course is fully funded and ideal for learners aged 19 and above who wish to improve their English skills and gain a recognised qualification. We request th
Their versionFree
Tendean
Gloucester · 3 months
They ask for: No entry requirements
Their versionFree
The Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole · 6 months
They ask for: 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
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The Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole · 1 week
They ask for: All prospective students need to take an assessment before commencing this course. The assessment is in two parts: An online BKSB assessment and an in-person wr
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Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 20 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 35 weeks
They ask for: Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail info@usccollegegroup.ac.uk for details.
Their versionFree

East of England7

Bedford College
Bedford · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
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Chelmsford College
Chelmsford · 14 weeks
They ask for: Entry Requirements: GCSE English grade 3 or grade D or Functional Skills Level 1 and successful completion of an initial assessment showing you are working at t
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 105 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 96 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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Keir Training & Recruitment Ltd
3 months
They ask for: For this course you will need to complete an Initial Assessment to ensure that you are placed on the appropriate level. A prior achievement of an entry 3 or GCS
Their versionFree
One Sixth Form College
Ipswich · 3 years
They ask for: It is a legal requirement for students in full time study with us and not met grade 3 or above at High School will be required to sit Functional Skills L2, howe
Their versionFree
Trainplus
Wickford · 6 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£650

North East7

County Durham Council
Crook · 36 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Gateshead College
Gateshead · 6 months
They ask for: There are no specific entry requirements
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Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough · 1 week
They ask for: There are no entry requirements, students will be assessed at induction.
Their version£375
Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 33 weeks
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements but an initial assessment will be carried out to assess the level you are currently working at.
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 15 weeks
They ask for: Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English
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Northumberland Council
Morpeth · 36 weeks
They ask for: Learners are required to complete an initial assessment
Their versionFree
The Education Training Collective
Stockton-On-Tees · 16 weeks
They ask for: We ask all learners to complete a short assessment to make sure they are placed on the most appropriate level. This course is fully funded � please enquire for
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Yorkshire and The Humber5

Calderdale College
Halifax · 72 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Kingston Upon Hull City Council
Hull · 26 weeks
They ask for: Learners are required to be 19+ years old on or before the 31 August of the forthcoming academic year in order to be eligible. An Initial Assessment session wil
Their versionFree
Sheffield College, The
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
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West Midlands5

Halesowen College
Halesowen · 36 weeks
They ask for: For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found
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Hereward College of Further Education
Coventry · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Martec Training Limited
39 weeks
They ask for: none required
Their versionFree
Selly Oak Trust School
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Learners need to be 14 or above.
Their version£17
Warwickshire County Council
Leamington Spa · 10 months
They ask for: None. We will conduct an initial assessment to ensure you work towards the correct level of qualification.
Their versionFree