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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 January 2025

Pre-course assessments for courses starting in January 2025 take place on the following dates:-

Date   Time    Location  
 Wednesday 11 December   10am, 1pm, 6pm   Granville Park 
 Thursday 12 December   10am, 1pm, 6pm  Brockley Rise

Call 020 8314 3300, 9am-4pm Monday-Friday, to book an assessment. 

Contact

Adult Learning Lewisham (ALL)

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