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English and Maths Courses

Level up with maths and English courses including functional skills with learndirect

English and Maths are the foundation of almost everything else we learn, which is why they're often the first subjects we study at school. If you left education without a GCSE pass in either subject, there's still a practical way to gain one as an adult. 

At learndirect, we offer online English courses, Maths courses, and combined English and Maths courses that lead to recognised qualifications, including Functional Skills Level 2, which is accepted as a GCSE equivalent by many employers, colleges and universities. Alongside GCSEs, Functional Skills and iGCSEs, you can study entirely from home, at your own pace. 

Whether you're after a full Functional Skills course with the exam included, a course-only option to build your skills first, or you already know your ability and just need to book your exam, you'll find English courses and Maths options to suit below. We also offer courses in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). 

Take one step closer to your goals and start a course today. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths is widely accepted by employers as evidence of the literacy and numeracy needed for entry-level roles across many sectors, and is often listed as a requirement for apprenticeships. It won't qualify you for a specific job on its own, but it can help you meet the basic entry requirements many employers and training providers ask for.
Functional Skills is generally taken by adults and older learners rather than school-age children, though it can suit some younger learners in specific circumstances, such as home education. It's worth checking directly with schools, colleges or training providers about eligibility for under-16s, as this varies by provider and individual circumstances. If you want your child to study with us, contact our team on 01202 006 464 to discuss this today.
Functional Skills qualifications demonstrate that you can apply English and Maths confidently in real, everyday situations, which many employers value as much as the qualification itself. Meeting this standard can help you meet entry requirements for jobs, apprenticeships and further study that ask for a Level 2 pass.
Once you've completed your final exam, you can expect to receive your Functional Skills certification within 6 weeks. This quick turnaround means you won't have to wait long before you can use your qualification to apply for jobs, apprenticeships, or university.
With learndirect, there's no need to find an exam centre near you: our online exam option lets you sit your Functional Skills test from the comfort of your own home.

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