English Language (Part-time)

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PLEASE NOTE: This course is FULL. Any applications or enquiries will be added to a waiting list.

English Language programmes are designed to further improve and enhance personal skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. These qualifications are for native English speakers who have not yet achieved GCSE English at grade 4 (C).

  • Description

    We will help you to assess the right pathway for your current level. Pathways include:

    Brush Up Your English (Functional Skills) This is basic English course for anyone who can speak English and wants to improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening. We aim to help you improve your confidence and to progress towards further learning or employment.

    Topics covered include:

    • Reading
    • Writing, including spelling and punctuation
    • Speaking to others
    • Listening

    GCSE English Language Designed to develop and enhance your personal skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. It will prepare you to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career choices and to use language to participate effectively in society and employment.

    Topics covered include:

    • Studying written language
    • Using written language
    • Literary reading and creative writing
    • Spoken language
  • Entry Requirements

    You will be required to undertake a diagnostic assessment prior to acceptance on the programme.

    Those wishing to take the GCSE pathway should have a working knowledge of sentence structure and paragraph structure and how to write for audience and purpose. You should also be able to read for inference and meaning.

  • Qualification
    • Functional Skills Qualification in English; or
    • Eduqas GCSE English Language
  • Progression

    These qualifications can support your application to a vocational qualification or support employment applications. GCSE English at grade 4 (grade C) is required for entry to Higher and some Further Education courses.

  • Assessment

    Assessment of reading and writing will be through two external examination papers, which usually take place in June. Speaking and listening skills will be assessed through an in-class presentation.

  • Home Study

    One or two hours of homework will be set each week.

  • Work Placement

    This programme does not require you to undertake work experience.

  • Fees and Additional Costs

    Programmes are free for qualifying UK and EU/EEA citizen. There are no additional fees associated with this programme.

* Terms and conditions apply. The fees stated on this website are for guidance purposes only and should be checked before enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, fees shown are for tuition only, over one academic year. Where a course is longer than one academic year, the fees stated are for the first year, and the cost of the second or subsequent years will be discussed at interview. For details of fee remission for students over 19 click here. If you think you may be entitled to a concession or fee remission, or you would like more information on the additional costs associated with your chosen course, please contact us on 01635 845000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Fee information

16 - 18 year olds

In most cases, students aged 16-18 on a full-time study programme (including T Levels) will not be required to pay fees, and the College will fund most course-specific equipment and materials. This excludes stationary, non-curriculum trips and a £15 College Subscription.

19 years and over

Students aged 19 years and over may be required to pay fees. Our Fees, Funding and Financial Support page has details on financial support, fee remissions and loans. Please note that some courses may have additional registration, examination and/or materials fees. Where we have been unable to provide these additional costs in this information, they will be discussed with you before enrolment.

Funded programmes

Where course fees are fully funded (for example Maths, English and Essential Digital Skills), the course is free of charge to students, subject to eligibility.

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are fully funded and free of charge to learners. Employers who want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees contribute to the cost of training. See the Fees and Additional Costs for more information.

Fee information

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are fully funded and free of charge to learners. Employers who want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees contribute to the cost of training. See the Fees and Additional Costs for more information.