This is a guide to the courses that we offer. For up-to-date information visit
English, Maths and ESOL
GCSE Maths and English: FREE if you haven’t already achieved a grade C or above.
www.hackney.ac.uk or call
020 7613 9123
English (entry levels, levels 1 and 2:
day, evening and intensive options) These FREE courses are for adults who want to gain confi dence in reading, writing and spelling. You will develop your skills by working on the literacy you need in the workplace, at College and in everyday life. Courses are at different levels, times and places in order to meet your individual needs. Most daytime courses include a chance to work on your computer skills. All the groups are friendly with supportive staff. All courses take place in the College. Entry requirements: College interview and assessment. Possible next steps: Higher level literacy or vocational College courses. Length of course (weeks): 35 or a 12-week course option is also available.
GCSE English This FREE part-time course will give you an essential English qualifi cation for many career paths and further study. There are four written, controlled assessments and one speaking and listening exercise. There is one fi nal exam which involves reading and writing for practical purposes, understanding poetry and descriptive writing. You will also take Functional Skills English at level 2. Entry requirements: College interview and assessment. As a rough guide, you need to be working at Level 2 English or GCSE grade D. If you think you might not be ready you can apply for an English course to develop your skills. Possible next steps: Further study or employment. Length of course (weeks): 30 Hours per week: 3.5
GCSE Maths (day and evening
options available) This part-time FREE course gives you a key qualifi cation for life, work and further study. Assessment is by a fi nal exam in June. If you think you might not be ready for this one-year course, you can apply for the two-year GCSE maths course or a Functional Skills maths course to develop your skills. Entry requirements: There is a written assessment at College. As a rough guide, you need to be working at level 2 maths. Possible next steps: Higher level courses or employment. Length of course (weeks): 30 Hours per week: 3.5
Maths (entry levels and level 1: day
and evening options available) On this FREE course, you will improve your skills in maths, covering subjects such as measurement, calculation of numbers, money and time and interpretation of data. You will increase your confi dence and be prepared to meet the requirements of other College courses with regards to maths. There are different venues for this course; both at College and in the community. Entry requirements: College interview and assessment, plus a commitment to learn and a previous record of good attendance if applicable. Possible next steps: Higher level vocational College courses. Length of course (weeks): 18 or 35 – depending on the level.
AS Level Maths We offer this course especially for adults, in the evening. Topics include algebra, calculus, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, logarithms, exponentials and sequences and series. Entry requirements: There is a written assessment at College and you need to have GCSE maths at grade A*-B. Possible next steps: Higher level courses or employment. Length of course (weeks): 30 Hours per week: 5 (2 evenings a week)
To avoid disappointment, please confi rm course availability before enrolling at
www.hackney.ac.uk or 020 7613 9123.
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