Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Tower Hamlets – New City College Attlee A Level Academy

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Tower Hamlets. Classes run full-time during the day at New City College Attlee A Level Academy. The course runs over 46 weeks. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to a solid foundation level. This entry level functional skills english course is the step before Level 1, and it helps you move toward a GCSE English equivalent qualification as you progress. The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3) gives you a recognised entry level functional skills english certificate.

Who this course is for

16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and documents.
  • You'll write clearly for a range of everyday purposes.
  • You'll spell, punctuate, and use grammar accurately at Entry Level 3.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly and communicate in familiar settings.
  • You'll identify the main points in written and spoken material.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom with a tutor and other learners. Learning is built around everyday reading and writing tasks, group discussion, and speaking activities. Assessment is through a written exam and a speaking and listening assessment set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Attlee A Level Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant - reading labels, writing notes, serving customers
  • Warehouse operative - following written instructions and safety signs
  • Care assistant - communicating clearly with clients and colleagues
  • Cleaner or caretaker - reading rotas and completing simple records
  • Kitchen assistant - following written recipes and hygiene instructions
  • Receptionist - greeting visitors and handling basic written messages

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 1 - the natural next step after Entry Level 3, building toward the GCSE English alternative.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2 - the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4.
  • GCSE English Language - if you want to sit the full GCSE exam alongside or after Functional Skills.

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