Our English, Maths and ICT courses will provide you with essential skills and qualifications for work and everyday life and enable progression onto further study.
English, Maths and ICT
English Courses
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Why should I study English and Maths?
English and Maths skills are vital for many jobs and daily life. Achieving qualifications in English and Maths will improve your employment prospects and further study opportunities.
We offer a range of fully-funded Functional Skills English and Maths courses, from Entry Level to Level 2, with the flexibility to sit your assessments throughout the year.
Functional Skills qualifications offer you an alternative to GCSEs. Many universities and education establishments accept Functional Skills as part of their entry criteria as a Level 2 qualification is the equivalent of a GCSE pass at grade C/4.
Nationally recognised qualifications
Gain nationally recognised qualifications in English, Maths and ICT to improve your career prospects and progress into higher education or an apprenticeship.
Essential skills
Learn practical and transferable skills which can be applied to real life situations.
Supportive environment
Learn in one of our many dedicated training centres across East Kent or online with support from dedicated tutors.
Our courses are free*
Our courses are fully-funded if you have not previously achieved a GCSE grade A*-C, or a 4 or higher.
Many of our courses may also be free to those aged over 19 and are unemployed or on a low income.
For more information and to check your eligibility for funding, please contact us.
Develop digital skills for study, work and life
Our ICT courses for adults develop the practical skills you need to confidently use a computer and digital software in everyday life and work. With technology becoming essential in many job roles and ever more prominent in personal life, our nationally recognised Functional Skills qualifications improve your employability and further study opportunities and give you the knowledge to succeed.
Learn in a supportive environment
Develop your skills in a friendly environment with dedicated, supportive teachers who will give you the confidence to succeed and gain the essential qualifications you need to progress.
We offer a range of academic, pastoral, and financial student support to help you fulfil your potential.
“I’m from Bangladesh and I came here three years ago. English is not my first language so I find it quite hard to communicate with people so I joined this English class recently to help me improve.
I have learnt lots of things such as speaking, listening, reading, writing as well as ICT skills. I am now on the Entry Level 3 course after finishing Entry Level 1 and Entry Level 2. The teachers help us understand the problems that we are facing and see how to face them head on.”
Nupur
Functional Skills English, Entry Level 3
“I already have the qualification, but for me, it’s more about refreshing my brain for myself to be able to be a bit more confident in my Maths skills.
“I’m progressing to becoming a chef and this course is helping me gain new skills which I can put into practice in the workplace.”
Ethan
Functional Skills Maths
“At school I didn’t enjoy Maths, but here I’ve really been so pleasantly surprised.
“My Lecturer is amazing and actually for the first time, I can say I really enjoy Maths. I never thought I’d hear myself say that.
“My employer has been really supportive of me doing this course and I’m able to balance it around my life.”
Tamsin
Functional Skills Maths
Five reasons to learn English and Maths
5 November 2024
Skills in English and Maths can improve your employment and further study opportunities. Discover some reasons to study English and Maths.
Contact Us to Apply:
01843 605045
adultlearning@eastkent.ac.uk
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