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!

English and Maths Can Make You Bloom
At Lincoln College, we believe in industry-led education. We work with more than 1,000 employers who consistently tell us that the people who bloom in their business are those with great communication and problem-solving skills. English and Maths are the key to unlocking these skills.
You may not have loved these lessons at school, but it's time for a fresh start. We'll put English and Maths in context of your career and help nurture your ability.
Watch below how English and Maths are utilised day to day in careers across an array of sectors:
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.
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!
GCSE English
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 English Level 2
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.
Adult Skills in English Entry Level
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 Maths
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 Maths Level 2
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.
Adult Skills in Maths Entry Level
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.
Multiply First Steps Maths
Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults in the Lincolnshire area improve their numeracy skills.If you’re aged 19 and over and don’t have maths GCSE at grade C (or equivalent), you can access free numeracy courses through Multiply to build your confidence with numbers and gain a qualification.