Millie Godfrey
GCSE Maths
“It's been a real journey, I have put so much effort into this grade. I just can’t believe I have done it; it means so much to me. This qualification now opens so many doors to my future.”
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Are you looking for a course to help you improve your employability, maths, or English skills?
North Hertfordshire College’s adult GCSE and ESOL courses are perfect for you. We offer a range of full-time and part-time GCSE, ESOL, and functional skills programmes that are taught in supportive and friendly environments.
During the application process, our teams will match you to a course depending on your goals and current abilities. Whether you’re looking to earn a GCSE qualification to support your career or you’re an adult looking to brush up on these core skills, North Hertfordshire College is here to support you on your journey.
Part-Time and Full-Time Courses
Helping you improve your maths, English, and employability skills as an adult
How much does an adult GCSE, ESOL, or functional skills course cost?
You may be able to study a functional skills, ESOL course, or GCSE as an adult for free!
Depending on your existing grades, you may be able to study these courses for free.
You may also be eligible for an advanced learner loan to contribute to the costs of your course. Other financial support may also be available to you as an adult learner at NHC – please speak to us during your application to find out more.
Benefits of adult GCSE and functional skills courses
There are a number of reasons why adult learners might choose to study their maths and English courses. These include:
- Upskilling and improving your talents ahead of a new job
- Developing your skills to apply for a new course
- Supporting your children/young people in their own studies
No matter your goals, our teaching team are here to help you achieve them through our inclusive and friendly environments.
Where will your own studies take you?
Understanding our qualifications
What’s the difference between a GCSE and a Functional Skills programme?
GCSEs
These courses are more academic than Functional Skills. By studying for your GCSEs as an adult learner, you’ll develop a strong theoretical knowledge on a variety of topics and the skills to back it up. The strong foundation you’ll develop through your GCSE will help you if you want to study this topic further.
For example, an English Language GCSE focuses on reading and writing abilities, as well as the concepts behind sentence structure and the English language.
Functional Skills
These courses are more skills-based than GCSEs. A Functional Skills course will help you learn how to use English and Maths in everyday situations, improving the way you work and also having a positive impact on your personal life. At it’s core, a Functional Skills programme will give you the life skills you need to achieve.
For example, an English Functional Skills programme focuses on reading, writing, and communication and how these can be applied to everyday life.
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