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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Bury Saint Edmunds – University and Professional Development Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at University and Professional Development Centre, with part-time daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning from there. Classes run for 16 weeks in term time, with each session lasting three hours. The course covers reading, writing, and communication at Entry Level 1. It's a free functional skills english course for adults who want to build their English skills at a manageable pace.

Who this course is for

The Adult Maths and English department offers a range of high quality teaching options to suit all expectations and lifestyles.Whether you left education early or didnt get the grades, we are on hand to help you achieve success.The classes will run for 16 weeks (term-time only) and each class is 3 hours in duration with the examinations taking place throughout the course. To get the most from this course, you will need to be able to commit to the whole 16 weeks.

Entry requirements

There are no formal requirements, but the results of initial assessments will be taken into account when deciding on the qualification and level for which you will be entered.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll communicate clearly in straightforward everyday situations.
  • You'll identify key information from written materials.
  • You'll use basic grammar to construct simple written responses.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at University and Professional Development Centre, attending daytime sessions of three hours each week over 16 weeks. Learning is part-time and term-time only. Assessment takes place through examinations that are scheduled throughout the course, not just at the end. Your initial assessment at the start helps the centre place you at the right level and shape your learning plan.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University and Professional Development Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many roles ask for basic written English skills.
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, and communicating with customers.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety notices and completing simple records.
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written instructions and food hygiene notices.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English, then Entry Level 3, and from there to Level 1. Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Working through the levels opens doors to vocational training, apprenticeships, and further study that require a functional skills english qualification or GCSE English equivalent.

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