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GCSEs, ESOL and Functional Skills

We have a range of entry level courses designed to develop your skills and prepare you for further study.

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Take your aspirations higher

Whether you speak another language and wish to progress to other mainstream courses or into employment, or you’re wanting to develop the skills needed to progress in education, training or work, these courses can help you to get where you want to be.

Our GCSEs, Functional Skills and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) can provide learners with the stepping stone to develop your employability skills.

View the latest Labour Market Information by sector to see the average salary and projected job growth for your dream career!

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Why study with us?


Students can expect to develop skills in areas such as writing, independence and employment progression


Courses will cover the likes of listening and speaking, reading and writing, maths and employability


A vast majority of our students progress onto appropriate vocational programmes after completing their courses


Daily drop-in sessions are offered to students who need a little extra support in the Learning Hub and The Bridge


Previous students have gone onto University in their chosen field

Employers we work with

  • Boost Project
  • Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation
  • Endeavour
  • JK Recycling
  • Northern Grill
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Talk to us about your next step

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