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Maths & English - Skills for Life at the Open Learning Centre
Maths & English - Skills for Life at the Open Learning Centre
Do you need a qualification in English or Maths?
Come and join a free Skills for Life course and gain an adult qualification.
If you want to improve your spelling, reading, writing or maths, the Open Learning Centre could be for you. If you want to update your skills for work, get a job, or help your child with homework, we can help.
At our centres you can use books, tapes, CD ROMs, worksheets and computers. A tutor will be there to help at all times and an individual programme will be designed just for you. All courses are accredited, so you will receive a certificate on successful completion.
You will be able to take the national tests in Adult Literacy or Adult Numeracy. These tests are required by many employers and can help you to get on to college courses or provide evidence for your CV.
They are not like tests at school and you can take them when you feel ready. You can also prepare for GCSE English or Maths courses which will start in September 2012, by coming along to the centre now!
How long is the course?
You will learn at your own pace and achieve your qualification when you feel ready.
Who can come?
People from all walks of life and all ages are currently using our centre. Anyone who is over 16 and not in full time education is welcome.
When can I come?
Sessions are held in the morning, afternoon, evening and on Saturdays. A tutor will help you to choose the most suitable time to come.
The next step -
Telephone us on 020 8547 6436 for more information, and to make an appointment to meet with a tutor for a confidential chat. You can enrol on a Skills for Life English or Maths course at any time.
These Skills for Life courses take place at 3 centres; at the Open Learning Centre at Kingston Library, at the King Charles Centre, and at the North Kingston Centre.
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Open Learning Centre
Wheatfield Way Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 2PS |
King Charles Centre
Hollyfield Road Surbiton Surrey KT5 9AL |
North Kingston Centre
Richmond Road Kingston Surrey KT2 5PE |
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Open Learning Centre and Literacy Coordinator - Shaun Costello
Numeracy Coordinator - Sheila Cheek
Tel: 020 8547 6436 or email: sarah.dmonte@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Maths GCSE Higher Level (Edexcel)
This intensive course covers grades A* to C. You will need to set aside 4/5 hours per week to study and have a firm foundation in numeracy work (L1/2). The course involves 2 exams and is held at the North Kingston Centre.
Maths GCSE (C Grade) (Edexcel)
You can achieve a Grade C pass (acceptable for teaching courses and university entrance) on this course. You will need to set aside several extra hours to study each week. The course involves 2 exams and is held at the King Charles Centre or the North Kingston Centre.
‘C’ Grade Maths Revision
A GCSE Maths revision course to help you fill in gaps in your knowledge. The course will cover the three main areas of Maths – Number; Measures, Shape and Space; and Handling Data - within the C Grade syllabus and time will be spent looking at individual problems and alternative calculation methods wherever possible.
English Language GCSE (AQA)
This is an intensive course in English language. You will need to set aside 4/5 hours each week for study and to meet deadlines for controlled assessments. There will be one exam in June 2012 and 4 controlled assessments held throughout the year. The course is held at the King Charles Centre or the Open Learning Centre.
Entry to all GCSE courses is by interview only.