Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Level 2 Functional Skills English Online – Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration23 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start4 Nov 2026
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College lists a fee of £446. Contact Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College for more info.

Apply now →Check if you're eligible

About this course

Functional Skills English Level 2 Course. Study online, with sessions running on Wednesday evenings over 23 weeks. This level 2 functional skills english course is the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK. You study reading, writing, and speaking and listening, using practical real-life examples throughout. You'll need to complete an initial assessment first. The entry requirement for this course is Level 1 Functional Skills English. Fees apply, though you may be eligible for funding or an Advanced Learner Loan.

Who this course is for

Do you want to gain a Functional Skills Level 2 English qualification? This course will help you improve your English skills in practical ways, using real-life examples and situations. You'll cover essential skills including reading, writing, and speaking. A Functional Skills qualification will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to operate confidently and effectively in life and work. You will need to complete and pass an initial assessment before starting this course.

Entry requirements

You need to complete an English initial assessment to check your level. The entry requirement for this course is Level 1 Functional Skills English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, working with a range of texts and real-life materials.
  • You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills through structured tasks.
  • You'll apply English skills to everyday situations at work and in life.
  • You'll prepare for and sit the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Functional Skills English exam.

How you will learn

You learn online, with live sessions on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening components. Assessment is by external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass all three components to gain the qualification. Before the course starts, you complete an initial assessment to confirm you are working at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service adviser: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Healthcare support worker: reading and writing skills needed daily
  • Teaching assistant: English at Level 2 often required by schools
  • Retail supervisor: writing reports and communicating with teams
  • Administrative assistant: emails, documents, and records all day
  • Call centre agent: strong spoken and written English required

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step if you want to develop your English further for higher-level study or work.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: many Access courses require Level 2 English as an entry condition.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: a Level 2 functional skills english certificate meets the English entry requirement for a wide range of further training.
Apply on rhacc.ac.uk →Check if you're eligible
Apply now →Check if you're eligible

Related courses at Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College

More courses near you