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The Adult Maths and English department offers a range of high-quality teaching options to suit all expectations and lifestyles:

Daytime, Evening and Weekend Classes

We offer classes to suit those who prefer to study in-class on a weekly basis.  These classes run for 16 weeks (term-time only) and each class is 3 hours in duration (with the examinations taking place at the end of the course).

Fully Online Classes

The fully online course is designed for students wishing to achieve a functional skills qualification without the requirement of attending a face to face class. These courses run for 12 weeks and can be studied from the comfort of your own home, however will require you to have access to, and the ability to use a digital device such as a computer, laptop. or tablet with access to the Microsoft Teams application via the internet (the examinations will take place at your nearest West Suffolk College Community and Business Centre).

SUMMER SCHOOL

West Suffolk College in Sudbury will be offering a 1-week intensive Functional Skills English Summer School for adult learners.  All learning will take place on Monday 17 July - Friday 21 July with the exam taking place on Friday 21 July 2023.

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The Adult Maths and English department with Eastern Education Group offers a range of high-quality teaching options to suit all expectations and lifestyles:

Summer School

We offer a 1-week intensive class for learners looking to fast-track themselves into completing a level 1 or level 2 Functional skills English qualification.  This course will run Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm with the final exam being held on the Friday. This course is not offered to learners who may be studying at a lower level as the intensive nature of the course is not suited to lower level learners and we would recommend attendance during one of our term-time classes.   

Daytime and Evening Classes

We offer classes to suit those who prefer to study in-class on a weekly basis. These classes run for 16 weeks (term-time only) and each class is 3 hours in duration (with the examinations taking place at the end of the course).

Fully Online Classes

The fully online course is designed for students wishing to achieve a functional skills qualification without the requirement of attending a face-to-face class. These courses run for 12 weeks and can be studied from the comfort of your own home, however, will require you to have access to, and the ability to use a digital device such as a computer, laptop. or tablet with access to the Microsoft Teams application via the internet (the examinations will take place at your nearest Eastern Education Group Personal and Professional Learning Centre).  Click the link above and select Functional Skills English Online to find out more.

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This course is so much more than focussing on accuracy and fluency in English and achieving qualifications to enable you to progress into further education or employment. You will also have fun and find yourself with a positive future.

Why choose this course at West Suffolk College?

• Full-time course (3 days per week).
• Gain ESOL qualifications, Functional Skills Maths & Essential Digital Skills.
• Full Enrichment Programme including new qualifications in Living & Working in the U.K, and British Values.
• Excellent record of progression.
• Highly experienced and qualified ESOL tutors.
• Support & guidance throughout your studies.

Our enthusiastic and inspiring tutors will teach you the skills and self-assurance to live and work in modern Britain in the dynamic environment of the West Suffolk College campus. With a unique 'learning by doing' interactive learning experience, lessons are fun and challenging to motivate you and help you progress quickly.

The course is designed for all non-native speakers of English including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) and tailored to be inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds.

Student testimonials from 22/23 course graduates:
'I became more confident with my English.'
'I met so many new people and became friends with them.' 
'I feel more comfortable with speaking English.'
'I really improved my English skills.'
'I became more confident with my speaking and listening.'
'My best memory from this year was the good community and I met good friends.'
'I met my friends this year. This course made my year more interesting and exciting.'
'When I arrived in England for the first time, I couldn't understand English. Now I've really improved my English. I'm so proud of this!'

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