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English & Maths

English and Maths is for everyone. It is diverse, engaging and essential in equipping you with the right skills to reach your future destination, whatever that may be.

Develop your Literacy and numeracy skills

Whether you're aiming for a work promotion, applying to university, or simply want to enhance your skills for personal enrichment, studying English & Maths is a fantastic way to achieve your goals!

Why Lincoln College?

Learn your way

We offer a variety of courses available face-to-face or online. Have access to a fantastic level of teaching to suit your needs, preparing you for the next stage in your career.

Bursaries and funds

If you’re worried about the costs, we will support you as much as we can. The financial help we can offer will depend on your personal circumstances but we can offer you advice on the range of financial support so please ask.

Learning Environment

A relaxed, friendly environment with support and guidance from from our qualified and experienced tutors.

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What course is right for me?

English and Math are essential skills for both your daily life and your career. Don't hesitate, apply now to earn your qualifications!

The specification will enable students of all abilities to develop the skills they need to read, understand and analyse a wide range of different texts covering the 19th, 20th and 21st century time periods as well as to write clearly, coherently and accurately using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures.

Functional Skills Qualifications in English are for learners to develop understanding and skills in English. The qualifications allow learners to demonstrate their ability in reading, writing and speaking and listening. Within class, learners apply this knowledge and these skills in familiar situations.

Our Adult Skills short courses allow learners to build their confidence in reading and writing and communicating increasing clarity, accuracy and effectiveness. Learners will have opportunities to apply these skills in informal and formal contexts.

GCSE Mathematics has a Foundation tier (grades 1 – 5) and a Higher tier (grades 4 – 9). The content of the course is organised into broad topic areas: Number, Algebra, Ratio, proportion and rates of change, Geometry and measures, Probability and Statistics.

Functional Skills Qualifications in Mathematics provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate a sound grasp of mathematical problem-solving skills appropriate to the level, and the ability to apply mathematical thinking to solve problems in a range of situations. Problems are based on skills in number, measures, shape and space, information and data.

If you are returning to studying after a break, our Adult Skills short courses are a great way to build confidence in your use of maths. Within these sessions you will apply the skills learnt to solve mathematical problems or carry out everyday tasks.