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See our free English courses for adults from beginner up to GCSE level

English

Why study English

We offer courses for beginners right up to Level 1 and GCSE. 

Studying English can help you to:

  • improve your reading, writing and speaking skills

  • feel more confident

  • develop basic IT skills

  • get a qualification

  • develop study skills

  • enter further education, training or employment.

Why study with us

You will:-

  • have access to excellent resources and technology.

  • be supported by qualified specialist tutors who are committed to your progress and development.

  • have access to additional support classes to improve your spelling, punctuation and grammar skills.

In addition, you may progress to further training or employment by gaining a Functional Skills or GCSE qualification.

What courses we offer

 ALL GCSE and Functional Skills exams will take place in the summer term.

How to enrol

Before you enrol, you need to complete a pre-course assessment (PCA) where we will:

  • assess the level of your English skills
  • discuss your goals
  • recommend the right course for you.

Pre-course assessments take place throughout the year. We will publish dates when they are available.

Pre-course assessments for courses starting in September 2025

Pre-courses assessments for courses starting in September take place on the following dates:-

Date     Time   Location  
 Tuesday 22 July   10am, 1pm   Granville Park Centre 
 Thursday 24 July   10am, 1pm, 6pm  Granville Park Centre
 Thursday 24 July   10am, 1pm, 6pm   Brockley Rise Centre
 Tuesday 2 September   10am, 1pm, 6pm   Brockley Rise Centre
 Wednesday 3 September   10am, 1pm, 6pm  Brockley Rise Centre
 Thursday 4 September   10am, 1pm, 6pm  Brockley Rise Centre
 Monday 8 September  10am, 1pm, 6pm  Brockley Rise Centre
 Tuesday 9 September  10am, 1pm, 6pm  Granville Park Centre
 Wednesday 10 September   10am, 1pm, 6pm  Granville Park Centre
 Thursday 11 September   10am, 1pm, 6pm  Granville Park Centre

Pre-course assessments can be booked by calling 020 8314 3300, Monday - Friday between 9am and 4pm. 

Contact

Adult Learning Lewisham (ALL)

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