Develop English skills needed in everyday life and work situations. With our Edexcel Functional Skills English Level 2, you can progress your career further or use this qualification as an entry to further studies.
Pay monthly options available in checkout.
This course takes approximately 45 hours to study and you have up to 1 year to complete.
Upon completion of the exams you will receive an Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 2. Specification code 500/8683/2.
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
Learn expert speaking, listening and communication skills you can apply to life and the workplace. Understand the rules of writing, grammar and punctuation and improve your reading skills.
With this option, your exams can be included. Just let us know when you are ready and we will book for you!
Please note that you must complete the exams to achieve your qualification. You can choose to add your exams to your enrolment, and we will save you the hassle of booking them, giving you more time to dedicate to your studies. If you do not add your exams to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams by liaising directly with your chosen exam centre.
Duration: 40 minutes
Assessment format: A 5-minute presentation with question and answer session. A 15-minute formal discussion.
Duration: 75 minutes
Marks: 35
Assessment format: Multiple choice, short open response and medium open response questions.
Duration: 60 minutes
Marks: 36
Assessment format: 2 set tasks with 42% of marks assessing spelling, grammar and punctuation
Speaking, listening and communicating
Reading
Writing
The exam consists of 2 written papers and 1 practical speaking exam.
Choosing to add the exams package
If you choose to add your exams on to your enrolment, all you need to do is contact us when you are ready to sit your exams, we will book and pay for them on your behalf. You are advised to contact us well in advance of when you intend to sit your exams so that we can confirm your place with the exam board.
Please note: if you add exams to your enrolment, you will need to sit them at one of the following exam centre locations:
If you have any further questions about sitting your exams, please feel free to reach out to one of our friendly education specialists on +44 (0)1223637029.
Remote invigilation
If you cannot attend one of our regional assessment venues, remote invigilation sessions are available. Any students wishing to use this service will need a suitable laptop with working camera and stable internet connection using the Google Chrome browser. A second device with a camera is also needed and will act as a room camera.
The course-only option
If you do not add your exams to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams yourself. If you select this option, you must source and liaise with your chosen exam centre in order to book your exams, Adult Education College will not be able to book your exams for you.
You have up to 1 full year to complete the course which starts from your enrolment date. During this time, you have access to your course materials and tutor support. You can study at your own pace throughout the year.
On successful completion of this course and your examinations you will receive the Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 2.
Edexcel is a highly respected and recognised awarding body and their qualifications allow learners to succeed in life, learning and employment.
Edexcel are a highly respected and recognised awarding body. Their GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications allow learners to succeed in life, learning, and employment.
There are no formal course requirements, but it is recommended that students are confident using a laptop or computer. This is because some external exam centres may host onscreen only exams.
*Not included with the online study option.
Yes, in order to achieve your Functional Skills qualification, you must complete the exams required by the course’s exam board.
You can choose to add your exams to your enrolment with us, in which case we will book and pay for your exams for you when you are ready. Alternatively, if you choose the course-only option, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams which can be done directly with your local exam centre.
Please note: if you add exams to your enrolment, you will need to sit them at one of the following exam centre locations:
If you have any further questions about sitting your exams, please feel free to reach out to one of our friendly education specialists on +44 (0)1223637029.
Remote invigilation
If you cannot attend one of our regional assessment venues, remote invigilation sessions are available. Any students wishing to use this service will need a suitable laptop with working camera and stable internet connection using the Google Chrome browser. A second device with a camera is also needed and will act as a room camera.
If you select the course-only option when enrolling on your course, you will need to book directly with the exam centre and pay for your exams yourself. We highly recommend researching your options before enrolling as costs can vary between centres. However, if you choose to add the exams package to your enrolment, we will take care of booking and paying for your exams for you when you are ready
It’s not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Learner Services Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.
That’s not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our team of education specialists a call on +44 (0)1223637029 and they’ll do their best to help.
