Level 2 Functional Skills English
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Level: 2
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 20 weeks.
Course Code: FS2EVQ003C0
Start Date: March 2027
Location: Stephenson College
Code: FS2EVQ003C0
Please Note: This programme is provisionally full for 25/26.
Applications for September 2026 will open in October
The course is tailored to individual needs and sessions run in a supportive environment with experienced teachers. The course is suitable for people who want to increase their confidence, progress at work, get a job or help their children. The course is split into 3 units: Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening. You will develop and become confident in discussions and presentations; reading and writing a wide variety of texts; and using accurate punctuation, grammar and spelling. The Reading and Writing unit will be assessed through an external exam. The Speaking and Listening element will be carried out in college.
Taught by an expert team of lecturers at our state-of-the-art Stephenson College site, these courses help students to gain those all-important qualifications, opening up increased opportunities for careers and progression.
Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
No qualifications are necessary, but a Level 1 English qualification would be an advantage. Acceptance is by individual interview and assesssment.
Progression could be onto a range of other courses, for example GCSE English and a wide selection of vocational courses.
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