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At Exam Centre, we offer the City & Guilds Functional Skills English Level 2 exam, an Ofqual-approved qualification equivalent to a GCSE English grade A*-C. This certification is widely recognised by universities, employers, and institutions across the UK, enhancing your educational and professional prospects.
The Functional Skills English Level 2 exam comprises three key components:
Reading Exam: 1-hour computer-based assessment evaluating your ability to understand and analyse various texts. Indicative pass mark: around 67%
Writing Exam: 1 hour and 20 minutes computer-based assessment testing your skills in composing different types of written communication. Indicative pass mark: around 60%
Speaking, Listening, and Communication (SLC) Exam: An internally assessed Zoom session involving group discussions and presentations to assess your verbal communication skills.
Speaking & Listening Exam is delivered via Zoom. This exam will not be conducted on the same day as your Reading and Writing exams. Our tutor/assessor will contact you to agree on a date for your remote Speaking & Listening exam via zoom. Please note that we choose times suitable for majority of the candidates and we can not guarantee any special time or day requests.
Once agreed with the assessor, we will email you the ‘Discussion’ and ‘Presentation’ topics at least 7 days prior to your exam date.
Learners will be awarded either a pass or fail for each of the three components.
A Learner must achieve a Pass in all three components at the same level to achieve a Pass at qualification level.
“The following figures represent an early indication of the upper end of the range of pass marks for each subject and level. These may be updated as new exam papers are added to the bank of papers.”
* Please note that for Speaking & Listening exam, centre assessor will provide the topics for Discussion and Presentation. You cannot choose your own topics.
For more information, please check City & Guilds – Indicative Pass Mark Guide
📍 Exam Centre
362 Essex Road,
Islington,
London N1 3PD
Our exam centre is conveniently located in Islington, North London, with excellent transport links from across the city.
🚆 Nearest Stations: Highbury & Islington, Angel, Essex Road
🚌 Buses: 38, 56, 73,341 and 476 stops in front of our centre.
1️⃣ Choose Your Exam Date – Exams take place every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM.
2️⃣ Complete Your Booking – Secure your exam slot online for only £110.
3️⃣ Prepare with Confidence – Add our optional 2-month interactive self-learning course at a 50% discount.
4️⃣ Attend Your Exam – Arrive at our Islington exam centre on your selected date with valid ID.
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To help you succeed, we offer a 2-month interactive self-learning course, aligned with the City & Guilds Functional Skills English syllabus.
✅ Study at your own pace with engaging materials
✅ Covers all topics included in the exam
✅ Practice questions and mock exams
✅ 50% discount when booked with an exam
Book your exam and course together for the best value!
Please note that if you booked an exam, you must cancel at least 7 days before the exam time to get the full refund. There will NOT be any refund, under any circumstances, if you cancel after this period or don’t arrive to your booked exam slot on time with required documentation or don’t show up.
To cancel your exam, please reply to the booking email you received. We will process eligible cancellations as soon as possible. Refunds may take up to 20 working days.
If you buy the course with an exam (bundle package), there will not any refund under any circumstances. i.e. you won’t get full or partial refund if you buy the course and exam bundle and requesting a refund for the exam at later stage.
For rescheduling, you must inform us by email at least 7 days before the exam time. No refund under any circumstances if rebooking requested less than 7 days.
Maximum of 3 rebookings allowed and exams must be taken within 6 months of the initial booking date.
We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the booking at any time.
The Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification is an Ofqual-approved, City & Guilds accredited exam. It is equivalent to GCSE English grade 4-9 (A-C)* and widely accepted by universities, employers, and apprenticeship providers.
This qualification is ideal for:
✔ University applicants who need GCSE-equivalent English
✔ Apprenticeship candidates required to meet Level 2 English entry requirements
✔ Job seekers applying for roles requiring English Level 2 certification
✔ Individuals aiming for career advancement or further education
Yes! The City & Guilds Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification is accepted by:
Exam Centre – 362 Essex Road, Islington, London N1 3PD
📌 Nearest stations: Highbury & Islington, Angel, Essex Road
📌 Bus routes: Multiple buses serve Essex Road
Yes! If you live outside London, you can take our Functional Skills English Level 2 online exam with remote invigilation.
The exam consists of three components:
📌 Reading Exam (1 hour) – Tests comprehension, inference, and analysis of different text types.
📌 Writing Exam (1 hour 20 minutes) – Assesses spelling, grammar, punctuation, and structured writing.
📌 Speaking, Listening & Communication (SLC) Exam (45-60 mins) – Group discussion and individual presentation.
The SLC exam takes place via Zoom and involves:
✔ A group discussion on a pre-assigned topic
✔ An individual presentation where topic is assigned
Yes! We offer a 2-month online self-learning course that covers all exam topics. You get 50% off when booking the course with your exam.
Your results will be available within 20 working days after your exam date.
If you have any special need or requirement, please contact us on 020 7288 9022.
Depending on the need, there may be up to 25% extra time and/or a closed session.
Yes, you can cancel at least 7 days before your exam to receive a full refund.
Yes! You can reschedule your exam for free if you notify us at least 7 days in advance.
Yes! If you prefer, take your Functional Skills English Level 2 online exam from home with remote invigilation.
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