Functional Skills English Level 2 Online Exam and Course Bundle
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Functional Skills English Level 2 Including Exams
This Course at a Glance
- Gain a nationally recognised Level 2 English qualification, with the exam included
- Equivalent to a grade C/4 in GCSE English
- A trusted, practical alternative to GCSE English
- Meets common university and job entry requirements
- Exam fully included, so there's nothing extra to arrange or book separately
- Book your exam for whenever suits you, rather than waiting for fixed GCSE exam dates
- Up to 12 months to complete, with fast completion possible
- 100% online study, with your Level 2 English Test taken from home
About Your Course
If you’re looking to boost your English skills while ticking the GCSE equivalent box quickly, this Functional Skills English Level 2 Exam bundle offers a widely recognised alternative that focuses on the practical, real-world application of literacy skills rather than exam-style theory. Regulated by Ofqual and awarded by TQUK, it carries the same standing as a GCSE grade C/4 pass, accepted by employers, colleges and many universities as proof that you can read, write and communicate confidently in the situations that matter most.
This particular course is learndirect's complete, all-in-one English Functional Skills Level 2 package. Where our other Functional Skills English options let you study without booking your exam through us, this Functional Skills English Level 2 Exam bundle brings your learning and your exam together in a single package. You'll work through the full Level 2 English syllabus, sit your Functional Skills English Level 2 Online Exam from home, and come away with everything you need to qualify, without having to source, book or pay for your exam elsewhere.
As one of the UK's longest-established distance learning providers, learndirect works with TQUK, an Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisation, to deliver Functional Skills English Level 2 qualifications that are trusted by employers and education providers across the country. Every Functional Skills English Level 2 Exam is invigilated remotely to the same rigorous standard as an in-person sitting, so your certificate carries full weight wherever you use it. And because your exam isn't tied to fixed sitting dates like a GCSE, you can book it for whenever suits you, with just four weeks' notice.
Who should study this course?
This course is designed for you if:
- You didn't achieve a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and want a faster, more practical route to the same standard of qualification
- You need a Level 2 English qualification to meet the entry requirements for a university course, apprenticeship or job
- You'd rather study and sit your exam through a single provider, instead of arranging your learning and your exam separately
- You're returning to learning as an adult and want a flexible, fully online option you can fit around work or family life
- You want the reassurance of studying with a provider that includes exam booking, marking and certification as standard, with nothing extra to organise
What's included:
- Online access to English Level 2 content, including tutorials, activity sheets, video lessons, fact sheets, quizzes and assignments, for 12 months
- Email support from a qualified tutor whenever you get stuck
- One hour of one-to-one tutorial time with a qualified tutor
- Tutor-marked assignments throughout your course
- Marked mock exams for English reading and writing
- Detailed feedback highlighting any areas to revise before your real exam
- An exam preparation course included as standard
- Awarding organisation and certification fees paid
- One online English reading and English writing exam, taken at home
- One Speaking, Listening and Communicating assessment, taken from home
Once you've completed your modules and passed your tutor-marked assignments, you'll sit your Functional Skills English Level 2 Online Exam remotely, from home, using our secure invigilation software, with no exam centre, travel or scheduling around a physical sitting required.
*Please note that entry requirements differ between universities. It's always best to check with your chosen institution that your Functional Skills qualification will be accepted before enrolling on a course.
| + Free Upgrade | Self-Paced Online Learning With Tutor Support | Self-Paced Online Learning With Tutor Support PLUS On-Demand Content |
|---|---|---|
| Access your course materials immediately | ||
| Tutor support via our market-leading platform | ||
| Study around existing commitments | ||
| Progress as quickly as you’d like | ||
| Tailored individual learning plan to help you succeed | ||
| Engaging content; from videos to interactive quizzes | ||
| Industry-leading 7 days marking turnaround | ||
| Access to our video library of on-demand content |
Modules
Reading
- Reading for Information: Learn to evaluate texts, identify bias, and determine author trustworthiness.
- Layout Features: Analyse how visual and structural layout features impact reader comprehension.
- Assessment: Section quizzes and a tutor-marked assignment build readiness for the final exam.
Writing
- Content Creation: Practice writing across various formats, including letters, newspaper articles, emails, and blogs.
- Language Fundamentals: Refine spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.
- Assessment: Quizzes and tutor-marked assignments prepare you directly for the final exam.
Speaking, Listening and Communication (SLC)
- Practical Preparation: Learn strategies and examples for handling real-world scenarios at home and in the workplace.
- Skill Building: Boost confidence and communication effectiveness across everyday interactions.
- Assessment: Integrated quizzes and a tutor-marked assignment ensure complete readiness for the SLC assessment.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this English Functional Skills Level 2 course. It's open to anyone wanting to achieve a Level 2 English qualification, whatever your starting point.
Average Completion Timeframe
The average time to complete this course is 12 months, although many learners finish sooner by working through the modules at their own pace.
Assessment Requirements
The assessment consists of an online exam. For you to sit a remotely invigilated assessment, you'll need the following equipment and environment:
- A laptop or desktop with a webcam and microphone (Chromebooks cannot be used)
- A stable Wi-Fi connection (minimum 1Mbit/s upload, 10Mbit/s download)
- A smartphone or tablet (Apple iOS 8.0 or Android 4.1 or higher) for identity verification
- A quiet, private space to sit your exam without interruption
Exams Required
An exam is included in this course and is taken at home using our remote invigilation software.
Is Membership Required?
No membership is required to enrol on this course.
Certification Timeframe
You can expect to receive your certificate around six weeks after completing your exam.
Extension Rules
You may extend this course once, for a maximum of six months.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans, must be settled in full before your exam can be booked. You'll have access to your course materials for 12 months.
Throughout the course you'll be assessed by online quizzes and tutor-marked assignments, building towards a marked mock exam, one of the benefits of choosing this Functional Skills English Level 2 Exam bundle qualification, with everything from learning to exam included in a single package.
Once your tutor confirms you're ready, you'll sit your Functional Skills English Level 2 Exam, along with a Speaking, Listening and Communication assessment, all remotely invigilated and taken from home.
All course fees must be settled in full before your Functional Skills English Level 2 Exam can be booked. Once you're ready, contact exams@learndirect.com. Please allow at least four weeks' notice. You can expect your certificate around six weeks after completing your exam, confirming your Level 2 English qualification.
TQUK
For our Functional Skills qualifications and certification, we work with TQUK.
Established in 2013, Training Qualifications UK are one of the most forward-thinking and agile Awarding Organisations in the UK. They work closely with both employers and providers to ensure learners receive qualifications that have impact in the workplace and help learners succeed in all walks of life.
As a nationally recognised alternative to GCSE English, a Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification can open doors in both work and further study. Devised by the UK Government to improve literacy and numeracy skills across the UK, it's a direct equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 and can help you meet job and university entry requirements that call for a pass in English.
Recognised as a core subject, English is regarded as essential for understanding all other academic forms of study, as well as for navigating day-to-day life. This qualification helps you develop the skills and confidence to communicate your thoughts clearly across a range of situations, in person and online.
Employers across many sectors value evidence of these capabilities, and your qualification provides exactly that. Functional Skills English Level 2 qualifications are also widely used to meet university entry requirements, although not every university accepts them, so it's worth checking with your chosen institution before enrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 15th September
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 15th September
Functional Skills English Level 2 Including Exams
This Course at a Glance
- Gain a nationally recognised Level 2 English qualification, with the exam included
- Equivalent to a grade C/4 in GCSE English
- A trusted, practical alternative to GCSE English
- Meets common university and job entry requirements
- Exam fully included, so there's nothing extra to arrange or book separately
- Book your exam for whenever suits you, rather than waiting for fixed GCSE exam dates
- Up to 12 months to complete, with fast completion possible
- 100% online study, with your Level 2 English Test taken from home
About Your Course
If you’re looking to boost your English skills while ticking the GCSE equivalent box quickly, this Functional Skills English Level 2 Exam bundle offers a widely recognised alternative that focuses on the practical, real-world application of literacy skills rather than exam-style theory. Regulated by Ofqual and awarded by TQUK, it carries the same standing as a GCSE grade C/4 pass, accepted by employers, colleges and many universities as proof that you can read, write and communicate confidently in the situations that matter most.
This particular course is learndirect's complete, all-in-one English Functional Skills Level 2 package. Where our other Functional Skills English options let you study without booking your exam through us, this Functional Skills English Level 2 Exam bundle brings your learning and your exam together in a single package. You'll work through the full Level 2 English syllabus, sit your Functional Skills English Level 2 Online Exam from home, and come away with everything you need to qualify, without having to source, book or pay for your exam elsewhere.
As one of the UK's longest-established distance learning providers, learndirect works with TQUK, an Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisation, to deliver Functional Skills English Level 2 qualifications that are trusted by employers and education providers across the country. Every Functional Skills English Level 2 Exam is invigilated remotely to the same rigorous standard as an in-person sitting, so your certificate carries full weight wherever you use it. And because your exam isn't tied to fixed sitting dates like a GCSE, you can book it for whenever suits you, with just four weeks' notice.
Who should study this course?
This course is designed for you if:
- You didn't achieve a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and want a faster, more practical route to the same standard of qualification
- You need a Level 2 English qualification to meet the entry requirements for a university course, apprenticeship or job
- You'd rather study and sit your exam through a single provider, instead of arranging your learning and your exam separately
- You're returning to learning as an adult and want a flexible, fully online option you can fit around work or family life
- You want the reassurance of studying with a provider that includes exam booking, marking and certification as standard, with nothing extra to organise
What's included:
- Online access to English Level 2 content, including tutorials, activity sheets, video lessons, fact sheets, quizzes and assignments, for 12 months
- Email support from a qualified tutor whenever you get stuck
- One hour of one-to-one tutorial time with a qualified tutor
- Tutor-marked assignments throughout your course
- Marked mock exams for English reading and writing
- Detailed feedback highlighting any areas to revise before your real exam
- An exam preparation course included as standard
- Awarding organisation and certification fees paid
- One online English reading and English writing exam, taken at home
- One Speaking, Listening and Communicating assessment, taken from home
Once you've completed your modules and passed your tutor-marked assignments, you'll sit your Functional Skills English Level 2 Online Exam remotely, from home, using our secure invigilation software, with no exam centre, travel or scheduling around a physical sitting required.
*Please note that entry requirements differ between universities. It's always best to check with your chosen institution that your Functional Skills qualification will be accepted before enrolling on a course.
| + Free Upgrade | Self-Paced Online Learning With Tutor Support | Self-Paced Online Learning With Tutor Support PLUS On-Demand Content |
|---|---|---|
| Access your course materials immediately | ||
| Tutor support via our market-leading platform | ||
| Study around existing commitments | ||
| Progress as quickly as you’d like | ||
| Tailored individual learning plan to help you succeed | ||
| Engaging content; from videos to interactive quizzes | ||
| Industry-leading 7 days marking turnaround | ||
| Access to our video library of on-demand content |
Modules
Reading
- Reading for Information: Learn to evaluate texts, identify bias, and determine author trustworthiness.
- Layout Features: Analyse how visual and structural layout features impact reader comprehension.
- Assessment: Section quizzes and a tutor-marked assignment build readiness for the final exam.
Writing
- Content Creation: Practice writing across various formats, including letters, newspaper articles, emails, and blogs.
- Language Fundamentals: Refine spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.
- Assessment: Quizzes and tutor-marked assignments prepare you directly for the final exam.
Speaking, Listening and Communication (SLC)
- Practical Preparation: Learn strategies and examples for handling real-world scenarios at home and in the workplace.
- Skill Building: Boost confidence and communication effectiveness across everyday interactions.
- Assessment: Integrated quizzes and a tutor-marked assignment ensure complete readiness for the SLC assessment.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this English Functional Skills Level 2 course. It's open to anyone wanting to achieve a Level 2 English qualification, whatever your starting point.
Average Completion Timeframe
The average time to complete this course is 12 months, although many learners finish sooner by working through the modules at their own pace.
Assessment Requirements
The assessment consists of an online exam. For you to sit a remotely invigilated assessment, you'll need the following equipment and environment:
- A laptop or desktop with a webcam and microphone (Chromebooks cannot be used)
- A stable Wi-Fi connection (minimum 1Mbit/s upload, 10Mbit/s download)
- A smartphone or tablet (Apple iOS 8.0 or Android 4.1 or higher) for identity verification
- A quiet, private space to sit your exam without interruption
Exams Required
An exam is included in this course and is taken at home using our remote invigilation software.
Is Membership Required?
No membership is required to enrol on this course.
Certification Timeframe
You can expect to receive your certificate around six weeks after completing your exam.
Extension Rules
You may extend this course once, for a maximum of six months.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans, must be settled in full before your exam can be booked. You'll have access to your course materials for 12 months.
Assessment
Throughout the course you'll be assessed by online quizzes and tutor-marked assignments, building towards a marked mock exam, one of the benefits of choosing this Functional Skills English Level 2 Exam bundle qualification, with everything from learning to exam included in a single package.
Once your tutor confirms you're ready, you'll sit your Functional Skills English Level 2 Exam, along with a Speaking, Listening and Communication assessment, all remotely invigilated and taken from home.
All course fees must be settled in full before your Functional Skills English Level 2 Exam can be booked. Once you're ready, contact exams@learndirect.com. Please allow at least four weeks' notice. You can expect your certificate around six weeks after completing your exam, confirming your Level 2 English qualification.
Qualifications
TQUK
For our Functional Skills qualifications and certification, we work with TQUK.
Established in 2013, Training Qualifications UK are one of the most forward-thinking and agile Awarding Organisations in the UK. They work closely with both employers and providers to ensure learners receive qualifications that have impact in the workplace and help learners succeed in all walks of life.
As a nationally recognised alternative to GCSE English, a Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification can open doors in both work and further study. Devised by the UK Government to improve literacy and numeracy skills across the UK, it's a direct equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 and can help you meet job and university entry requirements that call for a pass in English.
Recognised as a core subject, English is regarded as essential for understanding all other academic forms of study, as well as for navigating day-to-day life. This qualification helps you develop the skills and confidence to communicate your thoughts clearly across a range of situations, in person and online.
Employers across many sectors value evidence of these capabilities, and your qualification provides exactly that. Functional Skills English Level 2 qualifications are also widely used to meet university entry requirements, although not every university accepts them, so it's worth checking with your chosen institution before enrolling.
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