English Courses at Cradley Heath

Build confidence, improve your communication skills, and open the door to new opportunities with an English course at Cradley Heath Skills Campus. Whether you want to feel more confident speaking in everyday situations, support your children with schoolwork, strengthen your reading and writing, or work towards a nationally recognised Functional Skills qualification, our friendly and flexible courses are designed to help you succeed.

From short taster sessions to full 14-week programmes, you’ll develop practical English skills you can use immediately — at home, in the workplace and in your community. You’ll learn in one of the newest adult learning campuses in the West Midlands, with small groups, supportive tutors, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes returning to education feel comfortable and achievable.

As part of the number one college group for student achievement in the West Midlands, you’ll get the guidance, encouragement and confidence you need to progress.

Discover where English could take you.

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Female adult students talking across table
Develop strong, versatile English skills for work, further study and everyday life with this 14-week Functional Skills English Level 2 course at Cradley Heath Skills Campus. Level 2 English is widely recognised by employers, apprenticeship...
Course Duration
14 weeks (Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm)
Start Date
February 24, 2026
Qualification Level
Level 2
Female adult students talking across table
Build the strong English skills you need for work, study and everyday life with this 14-week Functional Skills English Level 1 course, delivered at Cradley Heath Skills Campus. This course helps you develop confident reading,...
Course Duration
14 weeks (Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30am – 11:30am)
Start Date
February 24, 2026
Qualification Level
Level 1
Female adult students talking across table
This 14-week course builds strong English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills needed for everyday tasks, community life and preparation for Level 1 Functional Skills. You’ll develop confidence writing short paragraphs, understanding longer texts and...
Course Duration
14 weeks (Mondays & Fridays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm)
Start Date
February 23, 2026
Qualification Level
Entry 3
Female adult students talking across table
Strengthen your English skills and build confidence using reading, writing, speaking and listening in everyday situations with this 14-week Entry Level 2 course. You’ll learn how to understand simple texts, write clear sentences and communicate...
Course Duration
14 weeks (Mondays & Fridays, 9:30am – 11:30am)
Start Date
February 23, 2026
Qualification Level
Entry 2
Female adult students talking across table
This introductory four-week course helps you develop the essential English skills needed for everyday life, from reading simple information to writing short messages and communicating clearly in familiar situations. Functional Skills English Entry Level 1...
Course Duration
4 weeks (Thursdays — morning or afternoon sessions)
Start Date
February 26, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Female adult students talking across table
Develop confidence in everyday conversations with this supportive three-week Speaking & Listening course. You’ll practise expressing your ideas, asking questions, listening carefully, and understanding spoken information in a friendly classroom environment. This course is ideal...
Course Duration
3 weeks (Monday or Friday, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Start Date
January 26, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Female adult students talking across table
This practical three-week course helps you develop the English skills needed to manage everyday health and well-being situations with confidence. You’ll learn how to understand health information, describe symptoms, read appointment letters and communicate clearly...
Course Duration
3 weeks (Thursdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Start Date
January 29, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Female adult students talking across table
Boost your confidence communicating in work and interview settings with this practical three-week course delivered at Cradley Heath Skills Campus. English for Jobseekers helps you understand job adverts, complete simple applications, prepare for interviews and...
Course Duration
3 weeks (Tuesdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Start Date
January 27, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
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We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.

When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.

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