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MATHS AND ENGLISH AT CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

Whether it’s to achieve the grades you need to get onto a course or even if you simply want to improve you English or maths skills, we offer a range of courses to do just that. We offer GCSEs, functional skills qualifications and ESOL courses if English isn’t your first language.

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A wide variety of people attend these courses, for a wide variety of reasons, the commonality being they are all welcome and help each other to achieve the maths or English goals they have for themselves. Our friendly tutors are there every step of the way to make sure you achieve what you set out to achieve.

ESOL

If English isn’t your first language, and you want to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, our ESOL courses will give you the boost you need. You’ll improve your English language, learn about British culture and citizenship, and gain vital skills for a variety of purposes, including employment, further study or communicating with English speaking friends and family.

You may think ‘why do I even need English and maths?’

Employers have identified these skills as vital for:

  • Having the practical skills to succeed in further learning, employment and life in modern society
  • Applying knowledge and understanding to everyday life
  • Engaging competently and confidently with customers/colleagues
  • Solving problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situation
Jess

I had done my studies abroad so I had qualifications equivalent to GCSEs, but they weren’t recognised in the UK. I came here to complete them because I wanted to get into teaching and I’ve actually just secured a job in a school as a teaching assistant.”

Jess Kew
GCSE English and Maths

Chesterfield College Open Day

Thinking about studying at college? Come along to one of our Open Evenings to learn more about the many courses and apprenticeships we have to offer.

We can help you find the right course

Step towards your dream career. From Vocational Courses, A Levels, Apprenticeships and University Courses, we have a pathway to direct you into employment or further education.