Functional Skills Qualification in English

Level 2Stepping stonesFunctional SkillsCity & Guilds of London Institute

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

58 providers teach this exact qualification.

Yorkshire and The Humber16

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Barnsley · 36 weeks
They ask for: An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
Their versionFree
City Of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Bradford · 6 months
They ask for: You will be required to undertake an initial assessment and basic skills diagnostic assessment to determine the level you are working prior to starting the cour
Their versionFree
City of York Council
York · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Community Training Services Limited
Sheffield · 100 hours
They ask for: ***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you
Their versionFree
Community Training Services Limited
Sheffield · 100 hours
They ask for: ***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you
Their versionFree
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Beverley · 151 weeks
They ask for: Suitable for those who do not already have a English qualification at Level 2 (GCSE grade C / Level 4) or above.
Their versionFree
Morthyng Vocational College
Rotherham · 75 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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North Lincolnshire Council
55 hours
They ask for: As this is a level 2 qualification, you must either have passed the level 1 qualification, or have prior knowledge of English. You will be required to attend an
Their versionFree
North Yorkshire Council
Northallerton · 18 weeks
They ask for: To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibi
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Northern College For Residential Adult Education Limited(The)
Barnsley · 10 days
They ask for: Many of our courses have no previous qualification entry requirements, check our college website for any specific course entry requirements.
Their version£362
Realise Learning and Employment Limited
Sheffield · 3 months
They ask for: You need to be aged 19 and over and will be assessed at the start of the course to determine the right level of support and learning
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Rnn Group
Rotherham · 18 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 359 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/construction/
Their versionFree
Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 364 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/health-social-and-childcare/
Their versionFree
Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 364 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/digital-and-creative-industries/
Their versionFree
Yorkshire Rose College
Doncaster · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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East of England11

Bedfordshire Adult Skills & Community Learning
Shefford · 54 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Cambridgeshire County Council
10 months
They ask for: Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete an initial assessment and meet with your tutor. This will help us understand your current startin
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Cambridgeshire County Council
11 months
They ask for: No previous experience required. You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please tele
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Cambridgeshire County Council
5 months
They ask for: Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete an initial assessment and meet with your tutor. This will help us understand your current startin
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Cambridgeshire County Council
11 months
They ask for: Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete an initial assessment and meet with your tutor. This will help us understand your current startin
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Cambridgeshire County Council
11 months
They ask for: No previous experience required. You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please tele
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Cambridgeshire County Council
11 months
They ask for: No previous experience required. You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please tele
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Cambridgeshire County Council
12 months
They ask for: Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete an initial assessment and meet with your tutor. This will help us understand your current startin
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College of Animal Welfare
Huntingdon · 6 months
They ask for: There are no formal academic entry requirements for this course.
Their version£724
Thurrock Training Services
Grays · 9 weeks
They ask for: "You must have good skills/knowledge at the previous level. You will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. �You will need to boo
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Thurrock Training Services
Grays · 9 weeks
They ask for: "You must have good skills/knowledge at the previous level. You will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. �You will need to boo
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West Midlands7

Borough of Telford and Wrekin
Telford · 17 weeks
They ask for: You'll complete a skills assessment to determine the level of the course at which you need to begin.
Their versionFree
Coventry City Council
Coventry · 85 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Dudley · 60 hours
They ask for: This course is for learners who can demonstrate that they are suitable for studies at Level 1 or 2 via an initial assessment. As this is online, learners need t
Their versionFree
Nova Training
Willenhall · 13 weeks
They ask for: Must be aged 16 to 18
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Queen Alexandra College
12 months
They ask for: High Needs Students with EHC Plan and referral through Local Authority OR apply directly to College to apply for initial assessment. This will form part of a wi
Their versionFree
Sbc Training Limited
Shrewsbury · 6 months
They ask for: To be eligible for funding learners must be aged 19+ and, if a non-uk national, have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.
Their versionFree
Transworld Publications Services Limited
Birmingham · 4 months
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment to check this is the right level for you.
Their versionFree

South East7

Itchen College
Southampton · 1 year
They ask for: See Website
Their versionFree
Medway Council
Chatham · 10 months
They ask for: You must be 19 years old or above and have no current English GCSE at grade 4 or higher (A*-C). Before you begin your studies, an initial Maths assessment will
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Runway Training
Tonbridge · 6 months
They ask for: This course is suitable for any person motivated to obtain their functional skills qualification and has access to a computer to complete the online learning.
Their versionFree
Sparsholt College
Winchester · 102 hours
They ask for: See website.
Their version£0 to £699
Surrey County Council
Woking · 10 weeks
They ask for: You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025 and not have a grade A* D / grade 9 3 GCSE in English Language. Entry Requirements You will need to complet
Their versionFree
Tend Training Ltd
Slough · 9 months
They ask for: You must be able to commit to the full length of the programme, and be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.
Their version£2,160
The Child Care Company (Old Windsor) Limited
Slough · 9 months
They ask for: You must be able to commit to the full length of the programme, and be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.
Their version£2,160

South West4

Achievement Training Ltd
Plymouth · 12 weeks
They ask for: Level 2 Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment
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Cornwall Adult Education Service
Bodmin · 22 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Enham Trust
Andover · 6 months
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment to establish which Functional Skills level of entry is right for you. You'll have a
Their versionFree
Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 3 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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North East4

Barnardo'S
North Shields · 52 hours
They ask for: No entry requirements, completed as part of a 16-19 Study Programme if required.
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Communicators Training Associates Limited
Newton Aycliffe · 55 months
They ask for: You must be age 19+ We will check your current skills and advise you what Level you need to work at.
Their versionFree
North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 12 weeks
They ask for: English Workshops are aimed at those who already possess the basics of English language.
Their versionFree
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College
Guisborough · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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East Midlands4

First College
Louth · 16 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Landmarks
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: For any learner who has not already achieved this qualification and is working at Level 2 or above and is aged 14 plus.
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Qdos Training Limited
Mansfield · 2 months
They ask for: There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.
Their versionFree
Workpays
Derby · 55 hours
They ask for: Ideally, you will have completed the Entry Level 3 course or either have qualifications already at Level 1 or are able to show working ability at Level 1.
Their versionFree

London3

Adult & Community Learning Service
London · 10 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Harrow LEA
Harrow · 18 weeks
They ask for: Initial assessment of Eglish, Maths and ICT requide. London residency and have the right to work and residency in the UK.
Their versionFree
MI ComputSolutions Training Centre
55 hours
They ask for: You will need to complete an English initial assessment and an English diagnostic assessment before registration on the course. You must have achieved a level 1
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North West2

Cheshire East Council
Crewe · 38 weeks
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements to access this course. All prospective learners will need to complete an initial assessment. The assessment will give us
Their versionFree
Halton Borough Council
Widnes · 20 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree