Functional Skills English

There are no changes to how this specification will be assessed in 2022.

Teaching from: September 2019
Exams from: January 2020
Specification code: 8720 8725
QAN code: 603/4284/5 (Level 1); 603/4285/7 (Level 2)

This specification for Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 (8720, 8725), is designed to equip learners with the life skills they need to succeed. It aims to ensure learners can communicate with confidence and independence and offers excellent preparation for employment and further education.

Often a learner’s first recognised qualification in English, this course can be used in preparation for GCSE English Language. There are no prior learning requirements for this pass/fail qualification.

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Key dates

5 November 2021 Exam for Functional Skills English Level 1 Reading (8720/R)
Series: November 2021
Start time: am
Duration: 1 hour
5 November 2021 Exam for Functional Skills English Level 2 Reading (8725/R)
Series: November 2021
Start time: am
Duration: 1 hour
5 November 2021 Non-exam assessment submission deadline for Functional Skills English Level 1 (8720/S)
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