Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 1, 2 and 3

The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualifications in English at Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3 are for learners to develop understanding and skills in English.

The qualifications give learners the opportunity to:

● demonstrate the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English

● apply this knowledge and these skills in familiar situations.

● achieve a foundation for further study at Levels 1 and 2.

Qualification aims and outcomes

The qualifications give learners the opportunity to:

● listen, understand and respond to verbal communication in a range of familiar contexts

● acquire an understanding of everyday words and their uses and effects, and apply this understanding in different contexts

● read with accuracy straightforward texts encountered in everyday life and work, and develop confidence to read more widely

● write straightforward texts and documents with clarity and effectiveness, and demonstrate a sound grasp of spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Internally set and assessed Speaking, Listening and Communicating assessments.

Externally set, on-demand Reading and Writing assessments, internally marked and externally verified.

No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification.

Learners who achieve Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualifications in English at Entry Levels 1 to 3 can progress through the levels (from Entry 1 to Entry 2 and Entry 2 to Entry 3), and to Functional Skills Qualifications in English at Levels 1 and 2 or further English study, such as GCSE.

Alternatively, learners can progress to employment or to vocational education.