English & Maths

Maths and English are fundamental skills we all need and will continue to use throughout our lives. Almost every job requires us to be able to communicate and calculate problems confidently.

Within the UK, there is a large amount of people without basic skills in English and Maths. It can also be hard for anyone to attend a College to achieve this these qualifications.

If you gain a qualification in English and Maths at IGCSE level, this is equivalent to a GCSE. The only difference is that the IGCSE is an Internationally recognised qualification and there is no coursework involved.

With IGCSEs, depending on the awarding body you choose, exams can usually be taken a couple of times a year. CIE offer exams in June and November whereas Edexcel offer exams in January and June. There are two exams for IGCSE English and two exams for IGCSE Maths.

The grades would be based on the new 9-1 system and more information on this can be found here .

IGCSEs are accepted by Universities, colleges and employers.

The International GCSE Online Maths will encourage the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill. It will also prepare you for more advanced study. With GCSE Maths , you will develop a feel for numbers, patterns and relationships, and places a strong emphasis on solving problems and presenting and interpreting results. You will need to cover Algebra with the Maths Online GCSE

This International GCSE in English Language is designed for learners whose first language is English. Learners will develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively in both speech and writing. The GCSE English course will teach you vocabulary, use of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

With the Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications, they are also accepted by Universities, colleges and employers. As an approximate comparison, Functional Skills Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE grade 4. With functional skills level 2, there is no coursework involved and the exams are structured as follows depending on the awarding body:-

• English functional skills level 2 – Three exams consisting of a reading, writing and speaking & listening paper
• Maths functional skills level 2 – There will be either one paper with two sections (a calculator and non calculator section) or two papers on each section.

For functional skills level 2, we offer the following awarding bodies:-

• City and Guilds
• NCFE
• Edexcel

Exam windows for the functional skills level 2 are more flexible than IGCSEs and you can normally book these quite quickly. Results for functional skills will also arrive much sooner than the IGCSE.

We are proud to announce that we can offer online invigilated exams for your Functional Skills Course in English and Maths.

Whilst you can still attend one of our centres all over the UK, you do now have the option to sit your exams at your preferred location.

We also offer the English Level 2 and Maths Level 2 courses. Please note that this is not a qualification, it is a Level 2 Certificate awarded by Abstract Education.

This course will provide learners with skills in English and Maths with the syllabus being equivalent to a GCSE.

We do have some employers, colleges and universities accept a Level 2 Certificate as well as the functional skills qualification, however we would advise that you check with them directly before enrolling onto this course.

In order to obtain the Level 2 English and Maths Certificate, there is no final exam and the course is fully distance learning based. You would need to complete a series of assignments and once your tutor feels you are competent in each area of the course, you will be signed off.

Please note that will all of the above courses it is best to check with your employer, college or University first to ensure that the course you choose will meet their requirements.

A Levels are the next tier up from Level 2/GCSE courses. If you are looking to attend University or College, you may require A Levels in order to be accepted. We offer A Levels in Both Mathematics and English.

A Levels in Mathematics and English are much more difficult to complete than GCSEs or Functional Skills.

They are equivalent to a Level 3 and therefore they do require a lot of dedication. Mathematics and English are facilitating subjects. What we mean by facilitating subjects are subjects most commonly required of preferred by universities to get onto a range of degree courses. They will help you keep your options open when choosing a degree.

You can study A Level Mathematics and English with our Distance Learning College. Please see our A Levels section for more information.