Courses

English

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If English is your first language or if you already have an ESOL qualification at Level 1 or above, we have English classes for anyone who needs to start with the very first steps in reading and writing and for those who want to read, write and communicate better. You can work towards qualifications including Functional Skills English from Entry Level up to Level 2 and for English GCSE.

at CITY LEARNING QUARTER

Apply for an English Course at Entry, Level 1 or Level 2 Here

If you want to improve your English and Communication skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening), apply now! Please check our website for updated information or attend our Open Day on 21 June 2025. If your first language is not English, please apply for one of our ESOL courses.

course code: 25Y900

Availability: This course is available. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
Times and Dates: We have English courses on various days of the week and in the evenings. Once your skills have been assessed to find out the appropriate level of course we will discussion you options for attending with you.
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

Apply for an English GCSE Course Here

Looking for better opportunities in life or work? Do you need GCSE grade 4 and above? Then book on a skills-check now, and this time next year you could be taking up new studies or getting the promotion you’ve been dreaming of.

course code: 25Y901

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Times and Dates: We have English courses on various days of the week and in the evenings. Once your skills have been assessed to find out the appropriate level of course we will discuss you options for attending with you.
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

English Entry Level 3

The course will help you develop reading, writing and communication skills, as well as the essential personal skills and confidence to engage in social and working life.

course code: 25Y004

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 17 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 18 weeks
Times: Wed Fri 09:30-12:00
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

English Entry Level 1/2

The course will help you develop reading, writing and communication skills, as well as the essential personal skills and confidence to engage in social and working life.

course code: 25Y002

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 19 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 34 weeks
Times: Fri 09:30-12:00
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

English GCSE

This course enables students to develop the skills needed to read and analyse different texts and to write well for a variety of purposes required for further study and work.

course code: 25GY500

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 31 weeks
Times: Tue Thu 09:30-12:00
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

course code: 25GY501

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 31 weeks
Times: Tue Thu 09:30-12:00
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

English Level 1

The course will help you develop reading, writing and communication skills, as well as the essential personal skills and confidence to engage in social and working life.

course code: 25Y101

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 18 weeks
Times: Tue Thu 09:30-12:00
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

course code: 25Y102

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 35 weeks
Times: Tue 18:00-20:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

course code: 25Y103

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 17 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 18 weeks
Times: Wed Fri 13:00-15:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

English Level 2

This course helps you build on your skills in reading, writing and communication and works towards a level 2 Functional Skills qualification.

course code: 25Y200

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 17 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 35 weeks
Times: Wed x35 Fri x4 09:30-12:00
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

course code: 25Y201

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 35 weeks
Times: Tue x35 Thu x4 13:00-15:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

course code: 25Y202

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 18 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 35 weeks
Times: Thu 18:00-20:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

Preparation for Entry 3 English

For those students who have completed E3 Stepping Stones Reading and those moving from ESOL L1 but are not yet ready to progress to Entry 3 FS.

course code: 25Y003

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 22 weeks
Times: Tue Thu 13:00-15:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free

Preparation for Level 1 English

For those students who have completed L1 Stepping Stones Reading and those moving from ESOL L1 but are not yet ready to progress to Level 1.

course code: 25Y100

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 17 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 22 weeks
Times: Wed Thu 13:00-15:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: free