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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 Days. If your first language is not English, please apply for one of our ESOL courses.
- course code
- 26Y900
- 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 discussion you options for attending with you.
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
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- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Apply for an English GCSE Course Here
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
- 26Y901
- 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
This course requires you to follow an application process.
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
- 26GY500
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 32 weeks
- Times
- Tuesday Thursday 09:30-12:00
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
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- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
- course code
- 26GY501
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 32 weeks
- Times
- Tuesday Thursday 09:30-12:00
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
Google map
- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
English Reading and Writing - Pre Entry
This course will help you build your confidence and develop your communication skills. The course will help you read and write basic words and personal details and engage in a variety of speaking and listening activities.
- course code
- 26Y000
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 02 Oct 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 28 weeks
- Times
- Friday 09:30-12:00
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
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- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Fast Track Functional Skills English - Level 2
This online course is for employed people only to support them to gain level 2 English skills at a faster pace. Places on this course will be offered after existing skills have been assessed.
- course code
- 26Y300
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 16 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 9 weeks
- Times
- Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 09:30- varies
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
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- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Functional Skills 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
- 26Y002
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 17 weeks
- Times
- Wednesday Thursday 13:00-15:30
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
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- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
- course code
- 26Y003
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 17 weeks
- Times
- Monday Wednesday 09:30-12:00
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
Google map
- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Functional Skills English - Entry 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
- 26Y001
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 24 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 32 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 13:00-15:30
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
Google map
- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Functional Skills 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
- 26Y101
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 17 weeks
- Times
- Tuesday Friday 13:00-15:30
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
Google map
- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
- course code
- 26Y102
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 35 weeks
- Times
- Tuesday 18:00-20:30
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
Google map
- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
- course code
- 26Y103
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 17 weeks
- Times
- Monday Wednesday 09:30-12:00
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
Google map
- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Functional Skills English - Level 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
- 26Y200
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 35 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 09:30-12:30
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
Google map
- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
- course code
- 26Y201
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 36 weeks
- Times
- Tuesday 09:30-12:30
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
Google map
- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
- course code
- 26Y202
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 35 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 18:00-20:30
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
Google map
- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Pathway to Functional Skills English Entry 3
Build your confidence and independence in English with this practical course designed for adults progressing from ESOL Level 1 to Functional Skills, helping you improve your English skills for real-life communication, work, and further study.
- course code
- 26Y004
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 35 weeks
- Times
- Wednesday 13:00-15:30
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
Google map
- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Pathway to Functional Skills English Level 1
Build your confidence and independence in English with this practical course designed for adults progressing from ESOL Level 1 to Functional Skills, helping you improve your English skills for real-life communication, work, and further study.
- course code
- 26Y100
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 28 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 30 weeks
- Times
- Monday 13:00-15:00
- where
- CITY LEARNING QUARTER
Google map
- fees
free
This course requires you to follow an application process.