Take your Level 2 English exam online with the convenience of remote invigilation.
Sit your Functional Skills English exam from the comfort of your home or any location with a laptop/computer and internet access. A qualified invigilator will ensure the exam is conducted under proper exam conditions, giving you a smooth and secure testing experience.
Upon successfully passing your exam, you’ll earn a nationally recognised Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification. This accredited qualification is regulated and recognised across the UK, helping you enhance your career prospects, access higher education, and develop valuable everyday skills.
Book your exam now and take the next step toward achieving your goals!
When you pass your exam you will receive a Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification.
Accredited qualifications in the UK refer to formal educational programmes that are regulated and recognised by relevant authorities.
You will improve your chances of a first time pass by 74% if you take a tutor supported mock exam with feedback. The cost of this is £49 and we advise all learners to take a mock exam.
Functional Skills qualifications are recognised by training providers as an equivalent to GCSE Grades. They are also widely accepted by employers, colleges, and universities. Although we do recommend checking this with the university concerned.
Yes, Functional Skills qualifications are Ofqual approved. This means that the qualification is an official, UK government approved qualification that is equivalent to a GCSE.
The duration of the Functional Skills English Level 2 exams are:
Our Functional Skills English exam is an online exam. We’re unable to offer remote paper-based Functional Skills Maths exams.
If you cancel within seven days of purchasing, there will be an admin fee of £50. However, if we have registered you with the awarding body, this fee will increase to £75. We do not offer refunds on exam purchases that are over 7 days.
After purchasing your exam, we will contact you via email (please check your spam if you do not receive this) to ask you for Your ID. This is needed to register you with the awarding body and will be checked on the day of your exam. Registration takes 5 working days. This means, subject to availability, you can take your exam within a week of purchase.
Once you have purchased the exam, one of our tutors will get in touch to discuss dates and times and to ask you for your ID. We will also suggest that you complete one of the free awarding bodies self-marking mock exams or purchase one of our tutor marked mocks to ensure you are ready.
A week before the exam, we will contact you again to provide you with some mock preparation techniques and exam specifications/rules. This will enable you to fully prepare for the exam.
The day before the exam, we will email you a reminder of the time and information relating to the software you need to download. We will also take this opportunity to wish you luck!
On the day of your exam, you will be sent a link to a video call by one of our Ofqual-approved invigilators who will assist you in setting up your exam.
You can reschedule your exam once, without charge, if it is over seven days from the actual date of the exam. Additional reschedules will be charged at £50 to cover the cost of administration etc.
We’ll give you a choice of examining bodies. Do you need your certificate urgently? We’ll recommend the examining body with the quickest turnaround for exam results.
It usually takes up to 2 weeks but is often much quicker.
It can be longer if the awarding body reviews your exam marking or they’re in the process of adjusting their grade boundaries.
If you need your results quickly, we can provide an e-certificate while your certificates are in the post.
Functional Skills English resits are £175 per exam.