Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3)

Entry levelStepping stonesFunctional SkillsPearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

69 providers teach this exact qualification.

London19

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
Brent Council
London · 23 weeks
They ask for: Initial assessment
Their version£319
Capital City College Group
London · 37 weeks
They ask for: Learners will be between 16 years old and 18 years old at the start of this course. Applicants should have gained at least a grade 3 in both GCSE Maths and Engl
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Capital City College Group
London · 37 weeks
They ask for: You need to be between 16 and 24 years old and have an Educational and Health Care Plan (EHCP), looking to move into paid employment at the end of the course.
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Capital City College Group
London · 37 weeks
They ask for: You will need:Pass at Level 3 / A Level qualifications in Performing Arts and/or related arts qualifications.We also consider applicants with no formal qualific
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Croydon London Borough Council
CROYDON · 17 weeks
They ask for: Initial Assessment.
Their versionFree
New City College
London · 23 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 must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date. You need to complete an English initial assessment to check your level. The entry requirem
Their version£294 to £318
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 E3 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 E3 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 E3 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 E3 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 E3 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 E3 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
The Courtyard Islington
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
United Colleges Group
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
Their version£362

North West14

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 Entry 3
Their versionFree
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
BURY · 19 weeks
They ask for: No entry requirements
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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 · 38 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 · 18 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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Riverside College Halton
Widnes · 5 months
They ask for: Initial assessment after application
Their versionFree
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
The City of Liverpool College
LIVERPOOL · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Westmorland and Furness Council
KENDAL · 20 weeks
They ask for: We will support you to complete an initial assessment to help you find the right level of study. You may already have a Functional Skills entry level 2 qualific
Their versionFree

South East8

Activate Learning
OXFORD · 1 year
They ask for: Before joining a Functional Skills English online course, you will need to take a short assessment so that we can ensure that you are on the right course to mee
Their versionFree
Bexhill College
Bexhill-On-Sea · 1 year
They ask for: A range of 3-1 grades or no GCSE qualifications.
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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
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 Mary'S School and 6Th Form College
Bexhill-On-Sea · 55 hours
They ask for: No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification.
Their versionFree
St Vincent College
Gosport · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Yorkshire and The Humber6

Calderdale College
Halifax · 72 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Kingston Upon Hull City Council
Hull · 12 weeks
They ask for: There are no entry requirements. An Initial Assessment Session will be carried out before commencement of course to ensure you are studying at the correct level
Their versionFree
Sheffield City Council
SHEFFIELD · 50 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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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/
Their versionFree

West Midlands6

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: no entry requirements
Their versionFree
Selly Oak Trust School
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Learners need to be 14 or above.
Their version£13
Wolverhampton City Council
WOLVERHAMPTON · 35 weeks
They ask for: To join this course, you should: Be aged 19 or over Have successfully completed ESOL Level 1 (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening) Be willing to take part
Their versionFree
Wolverhampton City Council
WOLVERHAMPTON · 17 weeks
They ask for: To join this course, you should: Be aged 19 or over Have Entry Level 2 English skills (or equivalent) or ESOL Level 1. Be willing to take part in discussions an
Their versionFree

East of England5

Bedford College
Bedford · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
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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 · 90 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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Keir Training & Recruitment Ltd
3 months
They ask for: There are no pre-entry requirements for this qualification. For this course you will need to complete an Initial Assessment to ensure that you are placed on the
Their versionFree
One Sixth Form College
Ipswich · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree

East Midlands5

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
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Leicestershire County Council
Leicester · 25 weeks
They ask for: No formal Entry Requirements are needed for English - Functional Skills, Entry Level 3
Their versionFree
Leicestershire County Council
Leicester · 25 weeks
They ask for: No formal Entry Requirements are needed for English - Functional Skills, Entry Level
Their versionFree
Lincoln College
Lincoln · 36 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£375

South West3

Bath College
Bath · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Cambian Wing College
Bournemouth · 9 months
They ask for: Basic English skills
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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

North East3

County Durham Council
DURHAM · 36 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Newcastle College
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE · 15 weeks
They ask for: Entry Level 2 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