Free courses for adults
English and Maths
If you’re an adult and you want to get English and maths qualifications, then you’re in the right place! As well as nationally recognised qualifications, our learners tell us they gain confidence, skills and new contacts and ideas. Some people even say they now love maths!
York Learning run daytime and evening sessions online using Zoom and, when restrictions allow, we’ll get back to some face to face workshops or sessions at venues across the city too. The courses we offer range from basic literacy and numeracy, through Functional Skills at all levels, right up to GCSE. We also have English for Speakers of Other Languages. If you’re in a hurry to get your qualification, we have intensive job seeker courses and fast-track online options.
Following a one to one assessment to discuss your current level and needs, you’ll be linked up with a specialist tutor who will work with you to achieve your goal.
If you’re new to Zoom or don’t have equipment to access online courses, speak to us and we’ll see what we can do to support you to get started.
English and maths Functional Skills and GCSE courses are FREE for learners who:
- are aged 19+ on 31 August 2021
- hold a UK or EU passport, resident for minimum of 3 years
- do not have grade C or 4 or above in English or maths
In some cases you will be eligible if your spouse or another member of your family holds a passport or residency, or if you are a member of the army or refugee. Please contact us in these cases.
English for Speakers of Other Languages courses are part funded if you meet these criteria, or free if you are earning less than £17374.50 per year.
In all cases, please provide evidence of eligibility at your assessment.
This depends on three things:
- Your personal starting point
- The level of the qualification you are aiming for
- The amount of time you are able to commit to the course, both within classes and in your own time.
In most cases, it typically takes between 40 and 60 hours to complete a level – or between 20 and 30 weeks.
If you come to us with the skills, just needing a few pointers on SPAG (spelling, punctuation and grammar) and exam technique; you might complete the qualification in as little as 20 hours.
It really does depend on the individual, which is why we have one to one assessments and expert tutors on hand to advise on the best course of action for each person. What we have found is that if you commit to regular attendance, you will achieve more.
It’s important to note that if you’re a job seeker thinking about starting a course, our offer is flexible enough to ensure you can complete the qualification, even if you start work halfway through.
If you have recently completed a course with us, please contact your tutor or one of our enrolment team on 01904 554277 for advice on how to progress.
If this is your first course with us, and you meet the eligibility criteria, please register your interest by creating an account here, then booking an assessment slot. You will be sent confirmation of your booked time and information about what to do.
If you have any difficulty accessing the booking forms, or you think you may not be eligible for the free courses, but would like to proceed, please email york.learning@york.gov.uk or ring 01904 554277. We will discuss your options and get you started.
These courses are very popular. Don’t delay! Book an assessment today!
or fill in the form below if you would like more information about English or Maths courses before applying, or would like information about English courses for speakers of other languages.