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Course Highlights:
- This qualification is equivalent to GCSE grade C or 4
- Take the Exam from Home – Guaranteed Fast Track Results
- Exam Booking within 2 Working Days of Enrolment
- Remote Exam Online or Paper based both options available
- Course Duration: 55 hours
- Unlimited Access to Course Materials
- Get Free Mock Tests & Free Past Papers
- Extra 25% Time for people with Learning Difficulties
- NCFE, Pearson Edexcel, Open Awards and TQUK are all OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised
Exam slots are available 24*7 from Monday to Sunday. If you are in a rush and would like to book your exam sooner, then you can book your remote online exam within 3 working days for Open Awards, 2 working days of enrolment for NCFE and within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel.
Please note the exam price advertised on the website for the Open Awards remote invigilation exam is applicable for weekdays (Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm). If you would like to book the Open Awards remote invigilation exam at the weekend then there is an additional £25+Vat applicable.
Why is this course right for you?
Our expert-designed Functional Skills English Level 2 Course has smart learning options that provide the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in Functional Skills English.
Whether you want to improve your literacy skills, our course is tailored to meet your specific needs and help you achieve your academic and career goals from the comfort of your home.
You also get the opportunity to book Live 1:1 tutor support via Microsoft Teams.
With interactive lessons, FREE mock test, personalised feedback and remote exams, our English Level 2 Course ensures a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.
Exam slots are available 24*7 from Monday to Sunday. If you are in a rush and would like to book your exam sooner, then you can book your remote online exam within 3 working days for Open Awards, 1 working day of enrolment for NCFE, 2 working days of enrolment for TQUK and within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel.
Please note the exam price advertised on the website for the Open Awards remote invigilation exam is applicable for weekdays (Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm). If you would like to book the Open Awards remote invigilation exam at the weekend then there is an additional £25+Vat applicable.
You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.
| Awarding Body | Paper-Based Exam in Centre | On-Screen Exam in Centre | Remote Online Exam – From Home | Results |
| Edexcel | Book within 15 days | Book within 24 Hours | Book within 7 working days | Get results in 20 working days |
| NCFE | Book within 10 working days | Book within 24 Hours | Book within 2 working days | Get results in only 7 days |
| Open Awards | N/A | N/A | Book within 2 working days | Get results in only 16 working days |
| TQUK | Book within 7 working days | N/A | Book within 2 working days | Get results in only 6 working days |
*Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centres. Please contact us for more information.
TQUK Exam Result Release Notice
Please be advised that exams sat between the following dates will not receive results within the usual 6 working days time period. The result release dates are as follows:
- Exams sat between 04/11/2024 – 08/12/2024: Result release date – 09/12/2024
- Exams sat between 17/02/2025 – 23/03/2025: Result release date – 24/03/2025
- Exams sat between 02/06/2025 – 06/07/2025: Result release date – 07/07/2025
- Exams sat between 29/09/2025 – 02/11/2025: Result release date – 03/11/2025
- NCFE, TQUK, Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards are OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised; however, the only difference lies in the exam booking and result turn-around time.
- You can book your remote online exam within 2 working days of enrolment for NCFE, within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel, 2 working days of enrolment for TQUK and within 3 working days for Open Awards.
- You can get your NCFE results in 7 days, your Edexcel results in 20 working days, your TQUK results in 6 working days and your Open Awards results within 16 working days.
- Universities and apprenticeships accept all of the awarding bodies. This distinction allows learners to choose the awarding body that aligns best with their educational and career goals.
Unit 1: Speaking and Listening
The speaking and listening section entails comprehensive learning and activities, including presenting and narrating skills, argument presentation techniques, and more.
Unit 2: Reading
Learn to read a text with the help of scanning, skimming, detailed reading, and also, learn how to find organisational features’ purpose from the text.
Unit 3: Writing
The writing part will cover English grammar, including punctuation, spelling, syntax, etc. enabling you to avoid all the writing errors and mistakes.
This Level 2 Functional Skills English course will help you build a solid foundation in mathematics. Throughout the course, it will provide you with various learning materials and activities to enhance your understanding of these subjects.
- Initial Assessment: To identify the current level of a student’s abilities and recommend the appropriate course to enrol in upon completion.
- Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan
- Learning Resources: Comprehensive video tutorials, practice quizzes & topic-based tests
- Progress Tracker: To record your progress in the course
- Free Mock Test: Access our free mock test facility for professional feedback and to prepare for the final exam.
This level 2 English qualification is available to:
- All students of all academic backgrounds
- No experience or previous qualifications are required.
- However, you will require a laptop/desktop computer (ChromeBook is not allowed for the exam) and a good internet connection.
The Functional Skills NCFE, Pearson Edexcel, TQUK and Open Awards Qualification in English at Level 2 consist of 3 exams. These are Reading, Writing and Speaking, Listening and Communicating.
| Speaking, Listening and Communicating (SLC) Exam | ||
| Awarding Body | Duration | Number of Marks |
| Pearson Edexcel / NCFE / Open Awards / TQUK | Up to 25 minutes | Pass/Fail |
SLC Exam Pearson Edexcel / NCFE: Speaking, listening and communicating will asses through one 5-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to five. Also, one 15-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners is included. This exam happens via Microsoft Teams.
SLC Exam Open Awards/ TQUK: Speaking, listening and communicating happen through one 10-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to four. Also, one 10-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners is included. This exam will be on Microsoft Teams.
| Reading Exam | |||
| Awarding Body | Duration | Number of Marks | Pass Mark |
| Pearson Edexcel | 75 minutes | 35 | 65% |
| NCFE | 60 minutes | 30 | 53% – 57% |
| Open Awards | 60 minutes | 30 | 18 out of 30 |
| TQUK | 60 minutes | 30 | not fixed, varies paperwise |
Reading is evalute through a test consisting of multiple-choice, short open-response and medium open-response questions.
| Writing Exam | |||
| Awarding Body | Duration | Number of Marks | Pass Mark |
| Pearson Edexcel | 60 minutes | 36 | 63% |
| NCFE | 60 minutes | 44 | 57% – 61% |
| Open Awards | 60 minutes | 60 | 36 out of 60. |
| TQUK | 60 minutes | 54 | not fixed, varies paperwise. |
Reading/Writing Exam Pass Mark: Learners should achieve the overall marks mentioned in the table to pass the reading exam. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments.
Pearson Edexcel, NCFE, TQUK and Open Awards, also regulated by Ofqual, accredit this Functional English Level 2. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is responsible for regulating qualifications, assessments, and examinations in England.
Pearson Edexcel is the most prestigious awarding body, for an academic and vocational qualifications. Pearson Edexcel qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and recognised by universities and employers across the world.
NCFE is a charity and awarding organisation that provides qualifications in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is regulated by Ofqual in England and recognised in Wales and Northern Ireland.
Open Awards is an awarding organisation that offers a wide range of qualifications across various sectors, including education, health and social care, and business. Their qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are designed to meet the needs of learners and employers. Open Awards also works closely with educational institutions and employers to ensure their qualifications are relevant and up-to-date.
TQUK is an awarding organisation approved by Ofqual and offers RQF courses in a variety of sectors. RQF courses have different credit values that can be applied to the National Credit Transfer System. TQUK accredits courses developed by industry experts and collaborates with organisations to ensure the quality and value of the courses provided.
Once done with Level 2 English, you will obtain the qualification: Pearson Edexcel or NCFE or TQUK or Open Awards. But it Depends on what exam body you choose. It is highly valued and accepted by all employers in the UK and globally. You will be provided a certificate (hard copy) posted to your designated address.
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