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Our maths and English courses are designed for adults who haven’t got a GCSE (or equivalent) in one or both of these subjects.

Functional skills and GCSE maths and English courses are free. We also offer a choice of study options – in a classroom or online.

In today’s competitive job market these qualifications are often needed. So whether you want to boost your job prospects, dream of studying at university, or simply want to say that you have a level 2 qualification in both maths and English our courses are for you.

Further Information

GCSEs are now awarded a number from 9 to 1 (9 is the highest grade) instead of A* to G grades. Leicester College accepts a grade 4 as equivalent to the old C grade.

Fatima Benbekhti

Fatima Benbekhti

English, ESOL for life, maths and ICT

Fatima started her learning journey in entry-level 2 speaking and listening ESOL class in 2017-18. She demonstrated an incredible passion for learning. Her hard work, commitment and positive attitude made her the top student in the group.

Fatima said the College has helped her to “break language barriers” and “opened doors” for her to be able to talk about her career at the age of 60.

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English Functional Skills Adult – P0180

Course Code: P0180

Key Information

  • start date Start Date Various
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    2 hours per week
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Various

Suitable for people who want to increase their confidence and improve their chances at employment, this English Functional Skills short course will set you on track for further studies and help you to get into work, or if you are already employed, help you to progress in your chosen area of work.

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English GCSE Adult – P4874

Course Code: P4874

Key Information

  • start date Start Date Various
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    3 hours per week
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Various

Develop your writing, reading, and communication skills and help move your career and education forward. Allowing access to higher education and level 3 access courses, a GCSE in English is often a requirement of many employers. With this part-time morning class, you are able to learn and pursue your personal commitments.

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Maths Functional Skills Adult – P0181

Course Code: P0181

Key Information

  • start date Start Date Various
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    2 hours per week
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Various

This maths Functional skills short course offers the flexibility of being able to work towards nationally recognised qualification at either beginner level or level 2, and aims to help you develop your practical mathematical skills for further studies, or to help you to get into work and find employment.

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Maths GCSE Adult – P4877

Course Code: P4877

Key Information

  • start date Start Date Various
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    3 hours per week
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Various

Understand the essentials of mathematics, help to develop your knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts, problem-solving and mathematical reasoning skills. Successful completion of this course could allow you to progress onto further study or increase your employment potential.

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Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Certificate level 1 – C7845

Course Code: C7845

Key Information

  • start date Start Date Various
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    30 hours per week
  • duration Duration 1 week
  • map Campus City Skills Centre

Considering a career in building and construction? This course will explore and help develop your knowledge and set you off on a career pathway into the construction sector. This course will help you build a good foundation, giving you flexibility and choice to personalise your program of learning to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

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