Functional Skills English Level 1 Equivalent

Functional Skills English Level 1 is equivalent to a GCSE English grade 1 to 3 (D to G). It’s an alternative qualification to GCSE English for adults and GCSE pupils who learn better with practical, real-life examples.

Did you find GCSE English difficult and confusing? Functional Skills English Level 1 may be the course for you.

Functional Skills English Level 1 will help you prepare for the level 2 English qualification which is equivalent to a GCSE English pass grade.

View the full list of qualifications Functional Skills English Level 1 is equivalent to below:

  • Equivalent to GCSE grades 1 to 3 (D to G in old GCSE grading system)
  • NVQ Level 1
  • GNVQ Foundation
  • Key skills level 1 (Functional Skills Level 1 replaced this qualification)
  • QCF level 1
  • RQF level 1