Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3)

Entry levelStepping stonesFunctional SkillsCity & Guilds of London Institute

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.

48 providers teach this exact qualification.

Yorkshire and The Humber12

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 · 55 hours
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 · 45 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 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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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 · 144 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/adults/
Their versionFree
Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 364 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/digital-and-creative-industries/
Their versionFree

West Midlands8

Coventry City Council
Coventry · 85 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Nova Training
Willenhall · 13 weeks
They ask for: Must be aged 16 to 18
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Queen Alexandra College
1 year
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
South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 1 year
They ask for: You will need to have minimum Entry Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English � You will be expected to be able to work towards progressing on to the wider
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South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 1 year
They ask for: You will be working at or towards Entry 3 functional skills in maths and English.�If
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South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 1 year
They ask for: Depending on your prior qualification will depend on your level of course you are enrolled onto. You should be working towards level 1 but also take an English
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South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 1 year
They ask for: Everyday Lifeskills Working at or below Entry 1Exploring Independence Working at or towards Entry 1Community Independence able to demonstrat
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East Midlands7

Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service
Chesterfield · 60 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Landmarks
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: For any learner who has not already achieved this qualification and is working at Entry Level 3 or above and is aged 14 plus.
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Landmarks
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: For any learner who has not already achieved this qualification and is working at Entry Level 3 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
Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 12 months
They ask for: Learners are required to be aged 19 or over (on August 31 2025). You will undertake an initial assessment to determine what level you are currently working at a
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Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 12 months
They ask for: You will undertake an initial assessment to determine what level you are currently working at and what level of course is right for you.
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Workpays
Derby · 55 hours
They ask for: You do not currently hold any English qualifications and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.
Their versionFree

East of England6

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 a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us
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Cambridgeshire County Council
11 months
They ask for: Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us
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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
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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South East4

Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough · 36 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Itchen College
Southampton · 1 year
They ask for: See Website
Their versionFree
Sparsholt College
Winchester · 102 hours
They ask for: See website.
Their version£0 to £699
Surrey County Council
Woking · 22 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

North West3

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
Greenbank College
Liverpool · 1 year
They ask for: To start on this course you need to show at initial assessment that this is a suitable level for your current skills.
Their versionFree
Halton Borough Council
Widnes · 21 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree

North East3

Communicators Training Associates Limited
Newton Aycliffe · 55 hours
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
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough · 1 week
They ask for: There are no entry requirements, students will be assessed at induction.
Their version£375
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College
Guisborough · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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London3

Global Skills Training Ltd
Acton · 55 hours
They ask for: Proof of id, proof of residence, proof of address, proof of employment, if self-employed then a completed yearly tax return form, proof of unemployment, basic u
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 an entry
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South West2

Achievement Training Ltd
Plymouth · 12 weeks
They ask for: Entry Level 3 Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment
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Cornwall Adult Education Service
Bodmin · 22 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree