Functional Skills English
Application options
Stratford-upon-Avon College
Sept-2026
Various
Various
Free*
Part Time
Where will this course lead?
This free course will help you improve your skills and gain a nationally recognised functional skills qualification.
The programme is designed to:
- Help you at work
- Refresh your skills
- Improve your chances of getting a job or changing career
- Help you with ordinary activities such as writing letters and helping your children with their school work.
- Build your confidence
- Enable progression to other courses e.g. Teaching Assistant, Access programmes or GCSEs.
What will I study?
Upon joining the course, you will undertake an initial assessment to determine your current level.
You can progress from Entry Level to Level 1 and Level 2 of the programme.
Frequently asked questions
Students must be aged 19+. If you have learning difficulty or disability please let us know when you apply.
Courses start at various times through the year. Contact us for more details.
A nationally recognised English qualification - Functional Skills English
Using either paperbased or online tests.
Enrolment opportunities are available throughout the year. Please contact us for more details at hello@stratford.ac.uk
Functional Skills Maths.
Progress to other courses such as Teaching Assistant, Access Programmes or GCSEs.
Bring a pen and paper to your lessons.