Essential Skills in English and Maths
Page updated on: 12/03/2025
If you would like to improve your Maths or English skills, our essential skills programme can help. You can choose to study an essential skills programme in either Maths, English or both.
Our programmes are suitable for beginners to Level 2 and will allow you to progress to studying a GCSE in English or Maths. Studying is flexible with day and evening sessions available, which can be delivered at a pace to suit you, either online or face to face in a relaxed, friendly environment. Classes can be accredited through City & Guilds , Agored Cymru or WJEC: GCSE English Language / GCSE Mathematics and GCSE Mathematics - Numeracy.
The programme will develop your skills to:
- Help your children with their homework
- Build your confidence at work
- Gain skills for employment
- Gain a qualification to help you progress into further or higher education
If you are a new learner or would like more information, please phone 01267 235413, e-mail or complete our Enquiry form.
| Term Dates 2024/25 | Start | Half Term | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2024 | 02 September | 28 October - 01 November | 20 December |
| Spring 2025 | 06 January | 24 February - 28 February | 11 April |
| Summer 2025 | 28 April | 26 May - 30 May | 21 July |
Please note that this calendar may be subject to changes.
This course is run in partnership with Coleg Sir Gâr.
Essential Skills classes are free through Welsh Government funding if you meet the eligibility criteria. A £200 fee per term may apply if you do not.
Please contact us for Essential Skills Wales Application of Number and Communication Skills Level 1 and Level 2 fast-track classes, for entry to other higher education courses.
