Overview
We offer English and maths courses from beginner up to GCSE level.
Find out more about our GCSE courses:
Learn for free
All of our English and maths courses are free to learners, apart from those who are:
- younger than 19
- overseas learners
Courses
Our courses include:
- Flexible online English and maths courses, from Entry 3 to Level 2
- Prepare for GCSE English courses starting in June for 6 weeks:
Wednesday 16 June – 21 July (12.30 – 2.30pm) or
Thursday 17 June – 22 July (7 – 9pm) or
Saturday 19 June – 24 July (10am – 12pm)
- Prepare for GCSE maths courses starting in June for 7 weeks:
Wednesday 9 June – 21 July (7 – 9pm) or
Saturday 1 May – 24 July (9.30 – 11.30am)
- Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications
- Short English and maths courses, including improve your spelling starting in June
If English is not your first language, we also offer a range of courses in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL).
Dates and locations
There are multiple options on offer:
- different venues across the borough, as well as online
- course duration from 5 to 31 weeks
- at times to suit you – day, evening and weekends
How to apply
You will need to complete an online initial assessment to check your current skills. The assessment may last between 1 to 3 hours. Please contact calatenglish&maths@croydon.gov.uk to register for the assessment.
