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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Ipswich

CostFREE
Duration3 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Ipswich. Classes run at One Sixth Form College. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level and to plan your learning. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at the most foundational level of Functional Skills English. It runs full-time during the day and typically takes 3 years to complete. This is an entry level functional skills english course for anyone building English skills from the ground up.

Who this course is for

16-19

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts.
  • You'll write simple words, phrases, and sentences.
  • You'll communicate clearly in everyday spoken situations.
  • You'll follow simple instructions and respond to questions.
  • You'll recognise and use basic punctuation and spelling.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at One Sixth Form College, with daytime sessions. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll complete these tasks as part of your course, and a centre assessor will mark your work. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; tasks are practical and based on everyday English use.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. One Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cleaner: entry-level role, no formal English required but useful
  • Kitchen assistant: basic communication skills needed
  • Warehouse operative: follow written instructions on the job
  • Retail assistant: read labels, write simple notes, talk to customers
  • Care assistant: read care plans and communicate with service users

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills english qualification at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and further education courses ask for. Each step builds directly on the last.

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