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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Thetford

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 Thetford. Classes run at Thetford Learning Centre on a part-time daytime basis, making them manageable alongside other commitments. The course runs for 16 weeks term-time, with each session lasting 3 hours. You'll work on reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 1. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course ends with an exam.

Who this course is for

The Adult Maths and English department with Eastern Education Group offers a range of high-quality teaching options to suit all expectations and lifestyles:Daytime and Evening ClassesWe offer classes to suit those who prefer to study in-class on a weekly basis. These classes run for 16 weeks (term-time only) and each class is 3 hours in duration (with the examinations taking place at the end of the course).Fully Online ClassesThe fully online course is designed for students wishing to achieve a functional skills qualification without the requirement of attending a face-to-face class. These courses run for 12 weeks and can be studied from the comfort of your own home, however, will require you to have access to, and the ability to use a digital device such as a computer, laptop. or tablet with access to the Microsoft Teams application via the internet (the examinations will take place at your nearest Eastern Education Group Personal and Professional Learning Centre). Click the link above and select Functional Skills English Online to find out more.

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.If you are applying for an online class, you must already have a Level 1 or your initial assessment should indicate that you are L1 or above. You must also have a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone to be able to join the online class.

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 listen to and follow short spoken instructions and information.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate basic information in everyday situations.
  • You'll identify the main points from simple written and spoken material.

How you will learn

You'll attend weekly classroom sessions at Thetford Learning Centre, each 3 hours long, over 16 weeks during term time. Learning is classroom based, with reading, writing, and speaking and listening activities. Assessment takes place through an exam at the end of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Thetford Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, serving customers
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety signs
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: understanding workplace written communication
  • School or nursery support worker: reading and writing in a team setting

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills english course at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and further education courses ask for. Each level builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that suits you.

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