English for Speakers of Other Languages
Level 2

English Functional Skills for ESOL Adults

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Student type:
Adult
Start Date:
September 8th, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
Chester Campus, Crewe Campus

The Course

A Functional Skills qualification in English can be a gateway to increased confidence, improved job prospects or higher-level study. This course is delivered through distance learning, allowing you to study remotely and flexibly at a pace that suits your personal and professional commitments. Our expert teachers will support you in developing your understanding and skills in speaking, listening and communication, as well as reading and writing. Functional Skills English qualifications are designed to give students the ability to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life.

This course is specifically for adult ESOL students.

There are no formal qualifications required. Your level of study will be determined by an initial assessment.
You can progress onto higher-level study in English or progress further in your career.
£724

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

Potential Career Pathways

Biologist

Average Salary:
Up to £40,000

Biologists examine the structure, behaviour and relationships of living organisms. Their work helps improve environmental management, medicine and scientific knowledge.

Biologist

Average Salary:
Up to £40,000

Biologists examine the structure, behaviour and relationships of living organisms. Their work helps improve environmental management, medicine and scientific knowledge.

Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

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Campus:
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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
Chester Campus
Start Date:
September 8th, 2026
Duration:
Tuesday 9:00am - 12:00pm 1 Year
Course Level:
Level 2
Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 8th, 2026
Duration:
Tuesday 1:00pm - 4:00pm 1 Year
Course Level:
Level 2

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The Course

A Functional Skills qualification in English can be a gateway to increased confidence, improved job prospects or higher-level study. This course is delivered through distance learning, allowing you to study remotely and flexibly at a pace that suits your personal and professional commitments. Our expert teachers will support you in developing your understanding and skills in speaking, listening and communication, as well as reading and writing. Functional Skills English qualifications are designed to give students the ability to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life.

This course is specifically for adult ESOL students.

A Functional Skills qualification in English can be a gateway to increased confidence, improved job prospects or higher-level study. This course is delivered through distance learning, allowing you to study remotely and flexibly at a pace that suits your personal and professional commitments. Our expert teachers will support you in developing your understanding and skills in speaking, listening and communication, as well as reading and writing. Functional Skills English qualifications are designed to give students the ability to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life.This course is specifically for adult ESOL students.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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