Free Entry Level 3 English Skills course in Scarborough. Evening classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 3. It runs over 55 hours part-time. Assessment is portfolio-based, with no formal exam. You must not already hold an Entry Level 3 or higher English qualification.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their English skills gain a qualification in English without having to take an exam.You must not have a current Entry 3 level or higher qualification.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including letters, forms, and short articles.
You'll write clearly for common purposes such as messages, notes, and simple documents.
You'll spell and punctuate accurately at Entry Level 3.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ask questions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service. Assessment is ongoing and portfolio-based. There is no formal written exam. You'll build a collection of evidence from tasks and activities completed during the course, which is used to award the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected
Receptionist: reading and writing skills used daily
Care assistant: communication with clients and colleagues is essential
Retail assistant: writing, reading labels, and talking with customers
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
School support assistant: English skills support classroom work
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, often asked for by employers and colleges.
City and Guilds English Skills Certificate (Level 1 or Level 2): continues the same qualification route at a higher level.
