The Functional Skills English Level 2 exam will help you get that promotion you’ve been looking for, or get you onto university courses such as nursing, policing or teaching.
£234 for the complete qualification
£80 for Reading and/or Writing and £74 for SLC if booked separately
Functional Skills English Level 2 At a Glance
- Government-approved qualification – OFQUAL regulated
- Accredited by the Open Awards
- Take your exam at home
- Fast turnaround of results
- Get into university, nursing, policing and more
- Reduced resit fees of up to 50% if you don’t pass
- Evening, Saturday and Sunday timeslots are available at no additional cost
What’s included in the Functional Skills English Level 2 Exam?
- Registration with the OFQUAL-regulated awarding body Open Awards
- Level 2 English Reading Exam
- Level 2 English Writing Exam
- Complete Level 2 Speaking, Listening and Communication Exam
- Electronic certificates – get your certificate when you get your pass result!
- Find out more about how it works here!
How will my exam be conducted?
BMH Training offers online examinations with live invigilators using Microsoft Teams, making it convenient for candidates to take exams without the need for additional software or downloads.
What will I need?
- a good quality laptop, Mac or PC with a minimum screen size of approx. 14” and minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 – Chromebook are not compatible
- A webcam and microphone
- An internet browser
- Stable internet connection of at least 3 Mbps
When will I get my marks?
The awarding body provides results for Functional Skills English Reading and Writing examinations within 6 to 32 working days. Once the results are received, they are promptly emailed to the candidates by the Distance Learning team.
Speaking and Listening examinations are subject to external checks and can take 14 and 32 working days to be returned.
What happens if I don’t pass?
If you’re unlucky enough not to reach the pass mark, we offer resits at a discounted price. If you’re not sure if you will pass, check out the Preparing for the Functional Skills Level 2 in English course.
What are the pass rates for the Functional Skills English Level 2 examinations?
The paper assignment percentages vary between 58% and 60% depending on the paper.
When will I get my Functional Skills exam marks?
Open Awards work on a 6 to 32-working-day timeline for marks for Functional Skills examinations to the centre. You will be emailed by the Distance Learning team with your results as soon as we receive them.
What will I be assessed on?
Open Awards Level 2 Functional Skills Qualifications in English support learners to be able to speak, listen, communicate, read and write clearly, accurately, confidently and with effectiveness.
Learners should be:
- Listen, understand and make relevant contributions to discussions with others in a range of contexts;
- Apply their understanding of language to adapt delivery and content to suit the audience and purpose;
- Read a range of different text types confidently and fluently, applying their knowledge and understanding of texts to their own writing;
- Write texts of varying complexity, with accuracy, effectiveness, and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar;
- Understand the situations when, and audiences for which, planning, drafting and using formal language are important, and when they are less important.
Scope of Study
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What qualification will I get?
Functional Skills Level 2 in English (RFQ) is a nationally recognized qualification awarded by Open Awards. It is highly valued by both universities and employers.
How is the exam set up?
The assessment consists of three separate assessments: Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening, with each exam lasting for 60 minutes.
